How far is Bremen, IL from Hartford, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Hartford, IL is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.38 mi
01h 51m
Flight
62.49 mi
100.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.38 mi
Kilometers
137.4 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waterloo
IL

City in Illinois

From Bremen
42.7 mi
00h 55m
To Hartford
42.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: East Saint Louis, Chicago, Great River Road Illinois North

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 North: Cahokia Heights, East Saint Louis

    6.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3048 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2515 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street

    687 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Kansas City, Walnut Street

    160 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Kansas City

    790 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Third Street Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 115: Salisbury Street

    631 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North 9th Street

    576 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto McKinley Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Cedar Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Boulevard

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hawthorne Street

    961 ft · 44 sec · West Hawthorne Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Delmar Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · South Delmar Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Delmar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Market Street
25 mi · 29%
South State Street
16.6 mi · 20%
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
10.5 mi · 12%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 9%
IL 3 North
6.68 mi · 8%
I 255 North
3.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Market Street

Turn left onto West Market Street

25 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 55m from Bremen
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Hartford?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Bremen and 42.7 miles from Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterloo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterloo.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

32 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

63 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

79 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 62.49 mi (100.57 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hartford

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates38.8333800, -90.0959400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Hartford (-90.09594, 38.83338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Hartford. The current time is 03:50:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.