How far is Homewood, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Homewood, IL to Bremen, IL is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homewood and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood and Bremen.
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Start on 183rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 183rd Street
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Turn left onto Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Vollmer Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 South: Kankakee
2244 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
184.1 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
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Turn sharp right 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 Homewood and Bremen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homewood 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 Homewood to Bremen?
The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.6 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Homewood and 160.3 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.88 one way or $85.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Homewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homewood and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 271.3 mi (436.62 km).
#1 Homewood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,475 |
| Coordinates | 41.5572600, -87.6656000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.88 | $85.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.36 | $96.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.92 | $105.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.31 | $120.61 |
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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