How far is La Grange, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Bremen, IL is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Bremen.
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Start on County Road 12
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 12
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Continue on County Road 1965 East
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1965 East
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Continue on La Grange Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto County Road 1560 East
1601 ft · 44 sec · County Road 1560 East
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Continue on County Road 1495 East
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 1495 East
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Continue on County Road 1465 East
2713 ft · 1 min · County Road 1465 East
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Mill Street
1043 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 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 La Grange and Bremen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 67
Continue on US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange 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 La Grange to Bremen?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Godfrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from La Grange and 86.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Godfrey
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 Godfrey.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Carlinville
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 142.98 mi (230.1 km).
#1 La Grange
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 15,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472700, -90.5373500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.84 | $53.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
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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