How far is Bremen, IL from Washburn, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Washburn, IL is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Washburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Washburn.
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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
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2799 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Morton
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Morton Avenue
2489 ft · 59 sec · North Morton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Courtland Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Courtland Street
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Continue on Harding Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
115 m · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Douglas Road
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Continue on South Douglas Street
1183 ft · 23 sec · South Douglas Street
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Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto North Niles Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Niles Street
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Continue on State Route 89
8.8 mi · 15 min · State Route 89
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Continue on West Parkside Drive
1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
903 ft · 18 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Washburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Washburn?
The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Waggoner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Bremen and 118.7 miles from Washburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.
Stop Ideas Near Waggoner
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 Waggoner.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Washburn. Straight-line distance: 205.14 mi (330.14 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washburn
Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.9192000, -89.2912000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washburn (-89.2912, 40.9192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
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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