How far is Bremen, IL from Lancaster, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Lancaster, IL is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Lancaster.
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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
18.5 mi · 28 min · West Water Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 154
7 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154
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Take the ramp left
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-64 east: Louisville
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Norris City, Fairfield
1765 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 1900 East
5.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1900 East
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Continue on South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Delaware Street
1638 ft · 28 sec · East Delaware Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2932 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N
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Continue on 850N
5 mi · 8 min · 850N
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Turn left onto 500E
9.8 mi · 13 min · 500E
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Turn right onto County Road 1850 N
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 1850 N
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Continue on Champion Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Champion Drive
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Continue on West Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · West Lancaster Road
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Lancaster.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-64 east
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Bremen and 72.9 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 109.6 mi (176.39 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,411 |
| Coordinates | 38.5478300, -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-87.86531, 38.54783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
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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