How far is Franklin Park, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, IL to Bremen, IL is about 334 miles (537.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
333.97 mi
05h 36m
Flight
291.44 mi
469.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.44 mi
Kilometers
469.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.97 mi
Kilometers
537.48 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Franklin Park
172.7 mi
02h 48m
To Bremen
161.3 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1213 ft · 33 sec · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    706 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 43%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 33%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 48m from Franklin Park
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Park and 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 Franklin Park to Bremen?

The road trip is about 334 miles (537.5 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.7 miles from Franklin Park and 161.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.42 one way or $88.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadwell, 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 Broadwell.

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 291.44 mi (469.03 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Village in Illinois

Population17,402
Coordinates41.9353100, -87.8656200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Avenue (-87.865605, 41.935338)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.78 gal
44.61 L · about $44.42
Round trip
$88.84
23.56 gal · 89.22 L
Estimated CO2
104.7 kg one way
Round trip: 209.4 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.42 $88.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.10 $100.20
Premium $4.65 $54.82 $109.65
Diesel $5.30 $62.48 $124.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Bremen. The current time is 01:55:08.

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.