How far is Bremen, IL from Rushville, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Rushville, IL is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 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
200.34 mi
04h 10m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.34 mi
Kilometers
322.42 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 Rushville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Rushville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 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
Brighton
IL

Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
100.2 mi
02h 05m
To Rushville
100.1 mi
02h 05m

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
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Congress Street

    1400 ft · 26 sec · South Congress Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    37 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
46.8 mi · 23%
I 255 North
34.8 mi · 17%
Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 13%
I 72 West
14.8 mi · 7%
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
+45.5 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 05m from Bremen
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Rushville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.4 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Bremen and 100.1 miles from Rushville.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Alton

15 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

34 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

47 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

56 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.23 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Rushville

Township in Schuyler County, Illinois

Population2,822
Coordinates40.1211600, -90.5631800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Rushville (-90.56318, 40.12116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.76 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.52 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 Rushville. The current time is 08:10:57.

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.