How far is Bremen, IL from Rossville, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Rossville, IL is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.72 mi
05h 15m
Flight
200.18 mi
322.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.18 mi
Kilometers
322.16 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.72 mi
Kilometers
406.71 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-15T17:32
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Effingham
IL

City in Illinois

From Bremen
126.4 mi
02h 37m
To Rossville
126.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    16.7 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Water Street

    2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  12. 12

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  17. 17

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher

    2932 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Champaign Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Champaign Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Klein Avenue

    1821 ft · 33 sec · Klein Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East Grove Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Grove Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    10.1 mi · 15 min · County Road 3000 North

  28. 28

    Continue on East 3100 North Rd

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Rd

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Route 136

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US Route 136

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Route 136

    7.3 mi · 11 min · US Route 136

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 2300 East

    5.5 mi · 8 min · 2300 East

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Attica Street

    29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
86.4 mi · 34%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 18%
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 13%
US Route 136
11.7 mi · 5%
County Road 3000 North
10.1 mi · 4%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

86.4 mi · 01h 33m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
200.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Effingham
02h 37m from Bremen
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Bremen and 126.4 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near Effingham

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

43 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

84 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

97 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 200.18 mi (322.16 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

Village in Illinois

Population1,202
Coordinates40.3792000, -87.6686300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.76 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
17.84 gal · 67.52 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.94 $75.87
Premium $4.65 $41.51 $83.03
Diesel $5.30 $47.31 $94.62

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Rossville. The current time is 17:32:17.

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.