How far is Bremen, IL from Mount Sterling, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Mount Sterling, IL is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Mount Sterling.
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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
26.2 mi · 31 min · Godfrey Road
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
12.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield
1762 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 99
15.1 mi · 27 min · Illinois Route 99
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1567 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East North Street
15 m · 4 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto East Court Street
104 m · 17 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Mount Sterling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Godfrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Bremen and 97.4 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Godfrey
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 Godfrey.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Carlinville
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 149.61 mi (240.77 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Sterling
Township in Brown County, Illinois
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 39.9872700, -90.7634600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-90.76346, 39.98727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.22 | $58.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
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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