How far is Kenilworth, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Kenilworth, IL to Bremen, IL is about 352.3 miles (567 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.9 miles (489 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
352.32 mi
05h 56m
Flight
303.88 mi
489.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.88 mi
Kilometers
489.04 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.32 mi
Kilometers
567 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, May 14, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Kenilworth
Thu, May 14, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenilworth
2026-05-14T01:22
Arrive Bremen
Thu, May 14, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenilworth
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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Kenilworth
182 mi
02h 58m
To Bremen
170.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Drive

    19 m · 5 sec · Park Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Green Bay Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1944 ft · 54 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Gross Point Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gross Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Skokie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Cicero Avenue

    1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago

    845 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenilworth 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
262 mi · 74%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 2%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
303.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
02h 58m from Kenilworth
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenilworth and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.3 miles (567 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Kenilworth and 170.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 303.9 miles (489 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenilworth and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenilworth and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 303.88 mi (489.04 km).

Kenilworth

#1 Kenilworth

Village in Illinois

Population2,442
Coordinates42.0858600, -87.7175600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Drive (-87.717544, 42.086125)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.06 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.75
24.86 gal · 94.12 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.87 $93.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.86 $105.73
Premium $4.65 $57.85 $115.70
Diesel $5.30 $65.93 $131.86

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenilworth and Bremen. The current time is 01:22:02.

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.