How far is Bremen, IL from Pleasant View, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Pleasant View, IL is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
197.36 mi
04h 10m
Flight
152.25 mi
245.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.36 mi
Kilometers
317.62 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, May 13, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-12T18:56
Arrive Pleasant View
Tue, May 12, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Godfrey
IL

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
98.7 mi
02h 05m
To Pleasant View
98.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Pleasant View.

  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

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South B I- 3

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South B I- 3

  27. 27

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Market Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Route 67

    2579 ft · 1 min · Old Route 67

  29. 29

    Continue on South B I- 3

    632 ft · 17 sec · South B I- 3

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South B I- 3

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
46.8 mi · 24%
I 255 North
34.8 mi · 18%
Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 13%
I 72 West
14.8 mi · 8%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 6%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 4%
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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godfrey
02h 05m from Bremen
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Pleasant View?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 98.7 miles from Bremen and 98.6 miles from Pleasant View.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant View.

Stop Ideas Near Godfrey

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

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

RAIL

Alton

7 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

37 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

44 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Kirkwood

46 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

Township in Macon County, Illinois

Population1,371
Coordinates40.1031000, -90.4648500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Pleasant View (-90.46485, 40.1031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.49
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.25 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.65 $32.39 $64.78
Diesel $5.30 $36.92 $73.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Pleasant View. The current time is 18:56:02.

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.