How far is Bremen, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Markham, IL is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.42 mi
03h 16m
Flight
126.54 mi
203.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.42 mi
Kilometers
251.74 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 11, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-11T11:05
Arrive Markham
Sat, Apr 11, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
South Roxana
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
78.3 mi
01h 38m
To Markham
78.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Godfrey Road

    26.2 mi · 31 min · Godfrey Road

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    18.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Markham Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Markham Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
46.8 mi · 30%
I 255 North
34.8 mi · 22%
Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 17%
Main Street
18.7 mi · 12%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 5%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Godfrey Road

Continue on Godfrey Road

26.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Roxana
01h 38m from Bremen
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 78.3 miles from Bremen and 78.2 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near South Roxana

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Roxana, 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 South Roxana.

RAIL

Alton

10 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Markham. Straight-line distance: 126.54 mi (203.64 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population12,165
Coordinates39.7458800, -90.3279000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Markham (-90.3279, 39.74588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Markham. The current time is 11:05:41.

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.