How far is Gilmer, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Gilmer, IL to Bremen, IL is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308 miles (495.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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City in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilmer and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilmer and Bremen.
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Start on Gilmer Road
1970 ft · 57 sec · Gilmer Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Drive
1935 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Drive
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Lane
828 ft · 36 sec · Dartmouth Lane
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Turn left onto North Ivy Lane
539 ft · 23 sec · North Ivy Lane
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Turn right onto Rosewood Drive
1410 ft · 48 sec · Rosewood Drive
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Continue on Orchard Lane
2014 ft · 1 min · Orchard Lane
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Continue on Lagoon Drive
1433 ft · 54 sec · Lagoon Drive
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Turn right onto Old McHenry Road
1077 ft · 25 sec · Old McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Quentin Road
2400 ft · 1 min · Quentin Road
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Turn left
40 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Quentin Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Quentin Road
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Turn left onto Rand Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilmer and Bremen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gilmer and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilmer to Bremen?
The road trip is about 353.8 miles (569.4 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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 181.8 miles from Gilmer and 172.1 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308 miles (495.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.06 one way or $94.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gilmer and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilmer and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 307.99 mi (495.67 km).
#1 Gilmer
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.2350200, -88.0461900 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.06 | $94.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.08 | $106.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.19 | $132.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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