How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Bremen, IL is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.8 mi
06h 10m
Flight
300.4 mi
483.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.4 mi
Kilometers
483.44 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.8 mi
Kilometers
588.7 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Lake in the Hills
Sat, May 30, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake in the Hills
2026-05-30T04:23
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake in the Hills
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Lake in the Hills
175 mi
03h 05m
To Bremen
190.8 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake in the Hills and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Randall Road

    2241 ft · 50 sec · North Randall Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Randall Road

    17.9 mi · 29 min · South Randall Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake in the Hills 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 56%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 6%
South Randall Road
17.9 mi · 5%
Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 3%
North Illinois Street
9.76 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
300.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
03h 05m from Lake in the Hills
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake in the Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake in the Hills to Bremen?

The road trip is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Lake in the Hills and 190.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.68 one way or $97.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake in the Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broadwell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadwell.

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 300.4 mi (483.44 km).

Lake in the Hills

#1 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Crystal Lake Road (-88.330311, 42.181713)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.86 L · about $48.68
Round trip
$97.37
25.82 gal · 97.72 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.68 $97.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.91 $109.81
Premium $4.65 $60.08 $120.17
Diesel $5.30 $68.47 $136.95

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake in the Hills and Bremen. The current time is 04:23:58.

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.