How far is Dixon, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Dixon, IL to Bremen, IL is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
297.1 mi
05h 09m
Flight
267.61 mi
430.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.61 mi
Kilometers
430.68 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.1 mi
Kilometers
478.13 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixon
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixon
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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Dixon
154.1 mi
02h 34m
To Bremen
143 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    86 m · 18 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Galena Avenue

    19.3 mi · 29 min · South Galena Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2050 East Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 2010 East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1193 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixon 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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.9 mi · 26%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 22%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 12%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 11%
South Galena Avenue
19.3 mi · 6%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 34m from Dixon
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dixon and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Dixon and 143 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dixon and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixon and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 267.61 mi (430.68 km).

Dixon

#1 Dixon

City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States

Population14,927
Coordinates41.8389200, -89.4795500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-89.479645, 41.839136)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $39.52
Round trip
$79.04
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.52 $79.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $4.65 $48.77 $97.55
Diesel $5.30 $55.59 $111.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixon and Bremen. The current time is 23:49:37.

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.