How far is Bremen, IL from Sidney, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Sidney, IL is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
206.43 mi
04h 21m
Flight
167.98 mi
270.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.98 mi
Kilometers
270.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.43 mi
Kilometers
332.22 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Sidney
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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
Farina
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
103.2 mi
02h 10m
To Sidney
103.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.2 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola

    1375 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 900 North

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 900 North

  26. 26

    Continue on West Monroe Street

    1261 ft · 25 sec · West Monroe Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 18

    1333 ft · 32 sec · County Road 18

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · North Lincoln Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 1600 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1600 East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road 1000 North

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 1000 North

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    2323 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South David Street

    102 m · 15 sec · South David Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South David Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
56.2 mi · 27%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 23%
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 16%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 4%
County Road 900 North
4.65 mi · 2%
County Road 180 East
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

56.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farina
02h 10m from Bremen
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Farina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Bremen and 103.2 miles from Sidney.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

Stop Ideas Near Farina

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

37 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

46 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

60 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Mattoon station

80 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 167.98 mi (270.33 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Population1,172
Coordinates40.0250300, -88.0733700
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Sidney (-88.07337, 40.02503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Sidney. The current time is 00:51:20.

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.