How far is Bremen, IL from Herscher, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Herscher, IL is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Herscher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Herscher.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
1557 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51
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Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2149 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
138.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chebanse
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Chebanse Road
845 ft · 17 sec · Chebanse Road
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Continue on West First South Street
616 ft · 22 sec · West First South Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
935 ft · 34 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Chebanse Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · East Chebanse Avenue
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1600 ft · 46 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on South 2000 West Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · South 2000 West Road
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Turn left onto West 4000 South Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road
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Continue on East Illinois Route 115
642 ft · 19 sec · East Illinois Route 115
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Turn left onto North Park Road
2850 ft · 1 min · North Park Road
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Turn right onto East Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 36 sec · East Kankakee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Herscher.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Herscher?
The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Bremen and 142.7 miles from Herscher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.97 one way or $75.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Stop Ideas Near Neoga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neoga.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Herscher. Straight-line distance: 230.12 mi (370.34 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herscher (-88.09783, 41.0492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $37.97 | $75.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.87 | $93.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.41 | $106.82 |
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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