How far is Bremen, IL from Richmond, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Richmond, IL is about 384.9 miles (619.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.92 mi
07h 33m
Flight
320.39 mi
515.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.39 mi
Kilometers
515.61 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.92 mi
Kilometers
619.47 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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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 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-17T23:50
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
192.6 mi
03h 46m
To Richmond
192.4 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 173: West Lane Road

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Lane Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  23. 23

    Continue on West Grove Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Diggins Street

    17.3 mi · 25 min · East Diggins Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1401 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
149 mi · 39%
I 39 North
125 mi · 32%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 10%
East Diggins Street
17.3 mi · 5%
West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 3%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
320.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
03h 46m from Bremen
Leave By
8:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.9 miles (619.5 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.6 miles from Bremen and 192.4 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 320.4 miles (515.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 $51.21 one way or $102.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 320.39 mi (515.61 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Richmond

Place in Illinois United States of America

Population1,896
Coordinates42.4758500, -88.3059300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Richmond (-88.30593, 42.47585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.58 gal
51.42 L · about $51.21
Round trip
$102.42
27.16 gal · 102.84 L
Estimated CO2
120.7 kg one way
Round trip: 241.4 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.21 $102.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.76 $115.51
Premium $4.65 $63.20 $126.40
Diesel $5.30 $72.03 $144.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Richmond. The current time is 23:50:32.

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.