How far is Deerfield, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Deerfield, IL to Bremen, IL is about 349.8 miles (563 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.85 mi
05h 54m
Flight
307.11 mi
494.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.11 mi
Kilometers
494.25 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.85 mi
Kilometers
563.03 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sat, May 30, 12:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-05-30T00:18
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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 Deerfield
180.9 mi
02h 57m
To Bremen
169 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    569 ft · 34 sec · Elder Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    1333 ft · 28 sec · North Waukegan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  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 Deerfield 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 41%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 34%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
Tri-State Tollway
29.5 mi · 8%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

119 mi · 02h 13m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
307.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 57m from Deerfield
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 349.8 miles (563 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 180.9 miles from Deerfield and 169 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.53 one way or $93.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers 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 10.5 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 2.9 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 Deerfield and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 307.11 mi (494.25 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Village in Illinois

Population18,532
Coordinates42.1711400, -87.8445100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.844812, 42.171146)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.73 L · about $46.53
Round trip
$93.07
24.68 gal · 93.46 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.53 $93.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.48 $104.96
Premium $4.65 $57.43 $114.86
Diesel $5.30 $65.45 $130.90

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Bremen. The current time is 00:18:22.

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.