How far is Burton, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Burton, IL to Bremen, IL is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
196.48 mi
03h 29m
Flight
156.08 mi
251.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.48 mi
Kilometers
316.2 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T01:20
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
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
Brussels
IL

Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States

From Burton
101.3 mi
01h 44m
To Bremen
95.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1003rd Lane

    642 ft · 28 sec · North 1003rd Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    4.1 mi · 10 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 54th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 54th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    638 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: New London, Palmyra

    726 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: New London

    84 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto McMasters Avenue

    636 ft · 18 sec · McMasters Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

    Continue on McMasters Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 South: Columbia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16.6 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on West Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 37 sec · West Holmes Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
99.4 mi · 51%
IL 3 South
25.8 mi · 13%
I 270 South
18.2 mi · 9%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
17.2 mi · 9%
South Main Street
16.6 mi · 8%
State Street
10.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

98.7 mi · 01h 58m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brussels
01h 44m from Burton
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Brussels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Burton and 95.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Brussels

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brussels and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

City Hall Park

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Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brussels.

RAIL

Alton

40 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

44 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.18 km).

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#1 Burton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population862
Coordinates39.9047700, -91.2490300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1003rd Lane (-91.249031, 39.904662)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Bremen. The current time is 01:20:53.

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.