How far is Bremen, IL from Ottawa, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Ottawa, IL is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Ottawa.
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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
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: De Kalb, Ottawa
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbus Street
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Turn right onto West Superior Street
122 m · 16 sec · West Superior Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2332 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
123 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto La Salle Street
17 m · 2 sec · La Salle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Ottawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Partly Sunny near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Bremen and 144.5 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.50 one way or $77.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Partly Sunny near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Southern View
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 Southern View.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 238.06 mi (383.12 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.3455900, -88.8425800 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-88.84258, 41.34559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.42 | $86.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.15 | $108.31 |
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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