How far is Bremen, IL from Independence, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Independence, IL is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Independence.
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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
19.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the ramp left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Godfrey Road
25.7 mi · 30 min · Godfrey Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
11.1 mi · 20 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Kampsville Ferry
1213 ft · 4 min · Kampsville Ferry
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Continue on Marquette Street
709 ft · 16 sec · Marquette Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
880 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
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Continue on 1630E
4.4 mi · 7 min · 1630E
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Continue on 1640E
8.2 mi · 12 min · 1640E
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Turn left onto County Highway 10
4.4 mi · 10 min · County Highway 10
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Continue on Nebo Road
3 mi · 7 min · Nebo Road
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Continue on County Highway 10
1258 ft · 35 sec · County Highway 10
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Continue on Vin Fiz Road
1048 ft · 31 sec · Vin Fiz Road
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Turn right onto Pittsfield Road
620 ft · 17 sec · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Pittsfield Street
1748 ft · 48 sec · Pittsfield Street
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Continue on County Highway 7
5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 7
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Turn left onto Road 900
79 m · 11 sec · Road 900
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 900
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Independence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Godfrey Road
Continue on Godfrey Road
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Independence?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
South Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Bremen and 79.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near South Roxana
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 South Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Independence. Straight-line distance: 121.6 mi (195.7 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 39.5314400, -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-90.79152, 39.53144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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