How far is Bremen, IL from University Park, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to University Park, IL is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
317.25 mi
06h 13m
Flight
273.08 mi
439.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.08 mi
Kilometers
439.48 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.25 mi
Kilometers
510.57 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive University Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Bremen
158.7 mi
03h 06m
To University Park
158.6 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and University Park.

  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

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1468 ft · 35 sec · Kedzie Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    2649 ft · 57 sec · 167th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    2245 ft · 2 min · California Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lancaster Drive

    40 m · 6 sec · Lancaster Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
181 mi · 57%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 15%
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 10%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 3%
County Road 180 East
4.29 mi · 1%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

181 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
273.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
03h 06m from Bremen
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bremen and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near University Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to University Park?

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.7 miles from Bremen and 158.6 miles from University Park.

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

The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.24 one way or $84.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bremen and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near University Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and University Park. Straight-line distance: 273.08 mi (439.48 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
University Park

#2 University Park

Village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population6,817
Coordinates41.5922565, -87.6853251
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: University Park (-87.685325, 41.592257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.38 L · about $42.24
Round trip
$84.47
22.4 gal · 84.76 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.24 $84.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.63 $95.27
Premium $4.65 $52.12 $104.25
Diesel $5.30 $59.40 $118.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and University Park. The current time is 07:09:07.

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.