How far is Bruce, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Bruce, IL to Bremen, IL is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bruce and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bruce and Bremen.
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Start on the route
691 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 4
1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway 4
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Street
5 mi · 9 min · North Hamilton Street
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Continue on North Hickory Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Hickory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2900 East
2.6 mi · 4 min · 2900 East
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Turn left onto Route 32
3.4 mi · 6 min · Route 32
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on 2800 East
8.8 mi · 16 min · 2800 East
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Continue on County Road 1000
3.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1000
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1850
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1850
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Continue on North Keller Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Keller Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South, I-70 West: Mt Vernon, East St Louis
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
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Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruce and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 57 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bruce and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bruce to Bremen?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Kell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Bruce and 83.3 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bruce and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Kell
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 Kell.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bruce and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 123.67 mi (199.03 km).
#1 Bruce
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 12,209 |
| Coordinates | 39.5189200, -88.5945000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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