How far is Capron, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Capron, IL to Bremen, IL is about 350.2 miles (563.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
350.22 mi
05h 42m
Flight
310.56 mi
499.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.56 mi
Kilometers
499.8 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.22 mi
Kilometers
563.63 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, May 14, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Capron
Thu, May 14, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capron
2026-05-13T20:06
Arrive Bremen
Thu, May 14, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Capron
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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Capron
180.6 mi
02h 51m
To Bremen
169.6 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    38 m · 8 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Capron 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
150 mi · 43%
I 39
122 mi · 35%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.34 mi · 2%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
310.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 51m from Capron
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Capron and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.2 miles (563.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Capron and 169.6 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.61 one way or $93.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Capron and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capron and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 310.56 mi (499.8 km).

Capron

#1 Capron

City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,343
Coordinates42.3997400, -88.7403800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-88.740524, 42.399736)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.36 gal
46.78 L · about $46.61
Round trip
$93.22
24.72 gal · 93.56 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.7 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.61 $93.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.57 $105.13
Premium $4.65 $57.52 $115.05
Diesel $5.30 $65.56 $131.11

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Capron and Bremen. The current time is 20:06:56.

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.