How far is Bremen, IL from Serena, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Serena, IL is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
299.87 mi
05h 56m
Flight
248.78 mi
400.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.78 mi
Kilometers
400.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.87 mi
Kilometers
482.59 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Serena
Sat, May 30, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, May 31, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-30T14:06
Arrive Serena
Sat, May 30, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
Clear Lake
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
150 mi
02h 58m
To Serena
149.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Troy Grove

    1995 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 37th Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · North 37th Road

  19. 19

    Continue on E 18th Road

    7 mi · 10 min · E 18th Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 38th Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North 38th Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 2282nd Road

    110 m · 18 sec · East 2282nd Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 3806th Road

    26 m · 4 sec · North 3806th Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3806th Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
149 mi · 50%
I 39 North
66.9 mi · 22%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 13%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 3%
E 18th Road
7.01 mi · 2%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
248.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
02h 58m from Bremen
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bremen and Sunny near Serena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Bremen and 149.8 miles from Serena.

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

The direct path is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bremen and Sunny near Serena.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

7 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

41 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

65 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

92 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Serena. Straight-line distance: 248.78 mi (400.38 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,088
Coordinates41.4861400, -88.7314600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Serena (-88.73146, 41.48614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.05 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.79
21.16 gal · 80.1 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.90 $79.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.00 $89.99
Premium $4.65 $49.24 $98.48
Diesel $5.30 $56.12 $112.23

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Serena. The current time is 14:06:51.

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.