How far is Hudson, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Hudson, IL to Bremen, IL is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
210.87 mi
03h 32m
Flight
186.52 mi
300.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.52 mi
Kilometers
300.18 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.87 mi
Kilometers
339.36 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, May 13, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Zanesville
IL

Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

From Hudson
111 mi
01h 46m
To Bremen
99.9 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    80 m · 15 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington-Normal

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
150 mi · 71%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 15%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 5%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 4%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 3%
State Street
6.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
01h 46m from Hudson
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Bremen?

The road trip is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Hudson and 99.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

21 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

62 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 186.52 mi (300.18 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population1,810
Coordinates40.6058700, -88.9873000
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Street (-88.987782, 40.605862)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.17 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.34 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Bremen. The current time is 18:30:59.

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.