How far is Bremen, IL from Washington, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Washington, IL is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
220.58 mi
04h 29m
Flight
189.67 mi
305.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.67 mi
Kilometers
305.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.58 mi
Kilometers
354.99 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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

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
Zanesville
IL

Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

From Bremen
110.4 mi
02h 14m
To Washington
110.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2799 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Morton

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

    2489 ft · 59 sec · North Morton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Courtland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Courtland Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Harding Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peoria Street

    149 m · 24 sec · Peoria Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Peoria Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 51%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 17%
I 155 North
32 mi · 14%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 4%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
02h 14m from Bremen
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Bremen and 110.2 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

21 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

62 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Washington. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population16,395
Coordinates40.7036500, -89.4073100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Washington (-89.40731, 40.70365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.46 L · about $29.34
Round trip
$58.68
15.56 gal · 58.92 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.34 $58.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.65 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $5.30 $41.27 $82.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Washington. The current time is 06:54:29.

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.