How far is Lakewood, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Bremen, IL is about 361.8 miles (582.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (488 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Bremen.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3204 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
593 ft · 30 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1295 ft · 59 sec · Golf Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nash Road
1913 ft · 1 min · Nash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nash Road
87 m · 13 sec · Nash Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · McHenry Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
17.9 mi · 29 min · South Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Continue on Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
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Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 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 Lakewood and Bremen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Drizzle near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Bremen?
The road trip is about 361.8 miles (582.2 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Lakewood and 184.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.2 miles (488 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 CST. 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 $58.79 one way or $117.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Slight Chance Drizzle near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 303.25 mi (488.03 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $58.79 | $117.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $66.86 | $133.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $73.93 | $147.86 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $84.11 | $168.23 |
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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