How far is Burgess, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Burgess, IL to Bremen, IL is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burgess and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess and Bremen.
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Start on 41st Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn right onto 233rd Street
671 ft · 31 sec · 233rd Street
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue
1688 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
4 mi · 16 min · 230th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
26.3 mi · 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on North Monmouth Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Monmouth Street
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Calhoun Street
629 ft · 18 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Take the exit slight right
982 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 49 min · East 1500th Street
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left 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 Burgess and Bremen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 1500th Street
Turn right onto East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burgess and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burgess to Bremen?
The road trip is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Roodhouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Burgess and 148.6 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burgess and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Roodhouse
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 Roodhouse.
Carlinville
Alton
Springfield station
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burgess and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 223.2 mi (359.21 km).
#1 Burgess
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272600, -90.6415300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.44 | $84.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.45 | $92.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.93 | $105.87 |
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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