How far is Bremen, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Lakewood.
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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
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on 150E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E
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Continue on 300E
13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
5.8 mi · 7 min · South Superior Street
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Turn right onto County Road 3300 North
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3300 North
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Continue on County Line Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2624 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on County Highway 15
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway 15
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Turn slight right onto County Road 225N
2349 ft · 47 sec · County Road 225N
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Continue on County Road 895E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 895E
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Continue on County Road 900 East
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 900 East
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Turn right onto 750 North
3.9 mi · 10 min · 750 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 750 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Lakewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
21.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Wamac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Bremen and 68.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Wamac
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 Wamac.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 104.13 mi (167.58 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.3250400, -88.8995200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.89952, 39.32504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
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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