How far is Bremen, IL from Preemption, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Preemption, IL is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Preemption.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Preemption.
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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 left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
54 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Woodhull, Alpha
2108 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto IL 17
2.6 mi · 4 min · IL 17
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto US 67
1343 ft · 23 sec · US 67
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Continue on 13th Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Preemption.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preemption.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Preemption?
The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Bremen and 152.1 miles from Preemption.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 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 Preemption.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Preemption. Straight-line distance: 235.14 mi (378.42 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preemption
Township in Mercer County, Illinois
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 41.3128100, -90.5845800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preemption (-90.58458, 41.31281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.98 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
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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