How far is Bremen, IL from Waverly, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Waverly, IL is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.46 mi
03h 15m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.46 mi
Kilometers
242.14 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, May 13, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Waverly
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 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
Barnett
IL

Township in DeWitt County, Illinois

From Bremen
75.2 mi
01h 37m
To Waverly
75.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn

    1998 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Pearl Street

    122 m · 20 sec · South Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
67.1 mi · 45%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 25%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 6%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 5%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 2%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

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

62.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnett
01h 37m from Bremen
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Barnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Bremen and 75.2 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bremen and Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Barnett

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

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

RAIL

Alton

22 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

38 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.08 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Waverly

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates39.5917200, -89.9528800
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Waverly (-89.95288, 39.59172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Waverly. The current time is 22:10:05.

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.