How far is Bristol, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Bremen, IL is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266 miles (428.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
300.48 mi
05h 21m
Flight
266.01 mi
428.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.01 mi
Kilometers
428.1 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.48 mi
Kilometers
483.58 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T17:18
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Bristol
156.3 mi
02h 40m
To Bremen
144.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannonball Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cannonball Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 68%
North Bridge Street
38.8 mi · 13%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
266 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 40m from Bristol
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Bristol and 144.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 266 miles (428.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 266.01 mi (428.1 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannonball Trail (-88.428173, 41.685611)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.14 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.28 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Bremen. The current time is 17:18:22.

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.