How far is Bremen, IL from Princeville, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Princeville, IL is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
243.76 mi
05h 03m
Flight
204.42 mi
328.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.42 mi
Kilometers
328.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.76 mi
Kilometers
392.3 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Princeville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Farmersville
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
122 mi
02h 31m
To Princeville
121.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kickapoo, Edwards

    1344 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Kickapoo-Edwards Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Kickapoo-Edwards Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Vine Street

    133 m · 16 sec · North Vine Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West U.S. Highway 150

    1.3 km · 1 min · West U.S. Highway 150

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Princeville Jubilee Road

    8.8 mi · 21 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Laura Road

    569 ft · 16 sec · West Laura Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto North Princeville Jubilee Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Cottage Grove Avenue

    2416 ft · 1 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    664 ft · 19 sec · West Spring Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Santa Fe Avenue

    43 m · 3 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 46%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 16%
I 155 North
32 mi · 13%
I 474 West
14 mi · 6%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 4%
North Princeville Jubilee Road
9.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmersville
02h 31m from Bremen
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Princeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Bremen and 121.8 miles from Princeville.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Princeville.

Stop Ideas Near Farmersville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

27 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

40 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

73 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

82 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Princeville. Straight-line distance: 204.42 mi (328.98 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Princeville

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

Population1,663
Coordinates40.9297600, -89.7576000
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Princeville (-89.7576, 40.92976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.56 L · about $32.43
Round trip
$64.86
17.2 gal · 65.12 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.43 $64.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.58 $73.15
Premium $4.65 $40.02 $80.05
Diesel $5.30 $45.61 $91.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Princeville. The current time is 04:52:41.

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.