How far is Bremen, IL from Virginia, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Virginia, IL is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Virginia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Virginia.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the ramp left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 31 min · Godfrey Road
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
3068 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 267: Alton, Jacksonville
2036 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Central Park Plaza
58 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street
115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street
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Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza
57 m · 6 sec · North Central Park Plaza
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Turn right onto North Main Street
9.8 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
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Continue on IL 78
4.6 mi · 6 min · IL 78
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Beardstown Street
728 ft · 22 sec · East Beardstown Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd West Street
38 m · 6 sec · South 3rd West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Virginia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bremen and Partly Sunny near Virginia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Virginia?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Bethalto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Bremen and 85.6 miles from Virginia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bremen and Partly Sunny near Virginia.
Stop Ideas Near Bethalto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethalto.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Carlinville
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Virginia. Straight-line distance: 139.07 mi (223.81 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.9511600, -90.2123400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia (-90.21234, 39.95116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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