How far is Bremen, IL from Wonder Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Wonder Lake, IL is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.8 miles (505 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m 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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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 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Wonder Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Wonder Lake.
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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 right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
1251 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Grant Highway
5 mi · 8 min · West Grant Highway
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Turn left onto South State Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto Kishwaukee Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 30 sec · North Throop Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 32 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
609 ft · 12 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto East Wonder Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Wonder Lake Road
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Turn left onto Hancock Drive
145 m · 21 sec · Hancock Drive
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Drive
32 m · 5 sec · Hancock Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Wonder Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wonder Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Wonder Lake?
The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from Bremen and 189.4 miles from Wonder Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.8 miles (505 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 $50.46 one way or $100.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wonder Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Wonder Lake. Straight-line distance: 313.8 mi (505.01 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wonder Lake
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,837 |
| Coordinates | 42.3853000, -88.3473100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wonder Lake (-88.34731, 42.3853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.91 | $113.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.27 | $124.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.97 | $141.94 |
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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