How far is East Dundee, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from East Dundee, IL to Bremen, IL is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
350.83 mi
05h 45m
Flight
295.68 mi
475.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.68 mi
Kilometers
475.85 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.83 mi
Kilometers
564.6 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Fri, May 1, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in East Dundee
Fri, May 1, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Dundee
2026-05-01T00:54
Arrive Bremen
Fri, May 1, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Dundee
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 East Dundee
180.6 mi
02h 52m
To Bremen
170.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Dundee and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Higgins Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto South Barrington Road

    1846 ft · 51 sec · South Barrington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2916 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  16. 16

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Dundee 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 41%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 32%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 6%
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

112 mi · 02h 03m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
295.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 52m from East Dundee
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving East Dundee and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Dundee to Bremen?

The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 East Dundee and 170.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.68 one way or $93.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around East Dundee and Mostly 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 East Dundee and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 295.68 mi (475.85 km).

East Dundee

#1 East Dundee

Village in United States of America

Population3,186
Coordinates42.0989100, -88.2714700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.27151, 42.098904)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
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
12.38 gal
46.86 L · about $46.68
Round trip
$93.37
24.76 gal · 93.72 L
Estimated CO2
110 kg one way
Round trip: 220 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.68 $93.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.65 $105.30
Premium $4.65 $57.62 $115.23
Diesel $5.30 $65.66 $131.33

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between East Dundee and Bremen. The current time is 00:54:53.

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.