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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South, US 50 West: Saint Louis County
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints
30.7 mi · 36 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1403 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on North County Road 0
2803 ft · 48 sec · North County Road 0
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Continue on N County Road 0
8.6 mi · 13 min · N County Road 0
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Continue on Casper Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Casper Street
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Continue on North Durphy Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Durphy Street
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Continue on North Durphy Street
154 m · 14 sec · North Durphy Street
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Turn left onto North Wells Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Wells Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batchtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Nauvoo. Straight-line distance: 198.55 mi (319.53 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nauvoo (-91.38487, 40.55004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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