How far is Goodings Grove, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Goodings Grove, IL to Bremen, IL is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
316.59 mi
05h 16m
Flight
270.5 mi
435.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.5 mi
Kilometers
435.32 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.59 mi
Kilometers
509.5 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Fri, Apr 24, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Goodings Grove
Sat, Apr 25, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodings Grove
2026-04-24T18:29
Arrive Bremen
Fri, Apr 24, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodings Grove
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
Williamsville
IL

Village in the United States

From Goodings Grove
163.8 mi
02h 38m
To Bremen
152.8 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on West 143rd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 143rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 143rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 143rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 355 Toll South: Southwest Suburbs

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    3275 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodings Grove 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
236 mi · 75%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
I 80 West
13.8 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
270.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsville
02h 38m from Goodings Grove
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodings Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodings Grove to Bremen?

The road trip is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Goodings Grove and 152.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Goodings Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsville

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

19 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

27 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

78 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodings Grove and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 270.5 mi (435.32 km).

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#1 Goodings Grove

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,569
Coordinates41.6292000, -87.9308900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West 143rd Street (-87.930886, 41.629111)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.29 L · about $42.12
Round trip
$84.24
22.34 gal · 84.58 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.12 $84.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.51 $95.01
Premium $4.65 $51.99 $103.97
Diesel $5.30 $59.25 $118.49

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodings Grove and Bremen. The current time is 18:29:46.

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.