How far is Bremen, IL from Nauvoo, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Nauvoo, IL is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.69 mi
05h 16m
Flight
198.55 mi
319.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.55 mi
Kilometers
319.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.69 mi
Kilometers
408.28 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nauvoo
Mon, May 18, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Tue, May 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-18T15:46
Arrive Nauvoo
Mon, May 18, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:26 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
Batchtown
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
126.9 mi
02h 38m
To Nauvoo
126.8 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South, US 50 West: Saint Louis County

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints

    30.7 mi · 36 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1403 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North County Road 0

    2803 ft · 48 sec · North County Road 0

  25. 25

    Continue on N County Road 0

    8.6 mi · 13 min · N County Road 0

  26. 26

    Continue on Casper Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Casper Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Durphy Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Durphy Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Durphy Street

    154 m · 14 sec · North Durphy Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Wells Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Wells Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
147 mi · 58%
West Market Street
25 mi · 10%
I 255 South
18.8 mi · 7%
South State Street
16.6 mi · 7%
N County Road 0
8.62 mi · 3%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

98.8 mi · 01h 58m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batchtown
02h 38m from Bremen
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Bremen and 126.8 miles from Nauvoo.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.

Stop Ideas Near Batchtown

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

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

RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

60 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Nauvoo. Straight-line distance: 198.55 mi (319.53 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Nauvoo

#2 Nauvoo

City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States

Population1,044
Coordinates40.5500400, -91.3848700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Nauvoo (-91.38487, 40.55004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.89 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
17.9 gal · 67.78 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.06 $76.13
Premium $4.65 $41.65 $83.31
Diesel $5.30 $47.47 $94.94

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Nauvoo. The current time is 15:46:17.

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.