How far is Bremen, IL from Hampshire, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Hampshire, IL is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Hampshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Hampshire.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2930 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Peace Road
6 mi · 10 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2977 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto French Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · French Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Oak Knoll Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · West Oak Knoll Drive
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Hampshire.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Sunny near Hampshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Hampshire?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Bremen and 175.1 miles from Hampshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.61 one way or $93.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Sunny near Hampshire.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Hampshire. Straight-line distance: 292.29 mi (470.4 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.0978000, -88.5303600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampshire (-88.53036, 42.0978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.57 | $105.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.52 | $115.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.56 | $131.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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