How far is Bremen, IL from Spring Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
204.64 mi
04h 34m
Flight
148.59 mi
239.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.59 mi
Kilometers
239.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.64 mi
Kilometers
329.34 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Jerseyville
IL

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
102.3 mi
02h 17m
To Spring Valley
102.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Spring Valley.

  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

    25.4 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield

    1228 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Quincy Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · West Quincy Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Federal Street

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North Federal Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Illinois Route 104

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104

  27. 27

    Turn right onto County Highway 14

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on East 2873rd Lane

    3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 950th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on East 2753rd Lane

    550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 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
25.7 mi · 13%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 6%
Mill Street
9.03 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerseyville
02h 17m from Bremen
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Jerseyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Bremen and 102.3 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Jerseyville

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

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

RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

42 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

56 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 148.59 mi (239.13 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

City in Illinois, United States

Population5,065
Coordinates39.8967100, -90.9787500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.34 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.45
14.44 gal · 54.68 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.23 $54.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.65 $33.60 $67.20
Diesel $5.30 $38.29 $76.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Spring Valley. The current time is 03:15:28.

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.