How far is Lakewood Shores, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood Shores, IL to Bremen, IL is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood Shores and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood Shores and Bremen.
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Start on Robert Street
2102 ft · 2 min · Robert Street
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Continue on Sunset Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Sunset Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kahler Road
147 m · 21 sec · West Kahler Road
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Turn right onto Barnes Drive
702 ft · 31 sec · Barnes Drive
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Continue on South Park Street
2759 ft · 2 min · South Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on North Front Street
2038 ft · 51 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
93 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2509 ft · 48 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Kennedy Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Kennedy Road
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Continue on East Reed Road
532 ft · 21 sec · East Reed Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Shores and Bremen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood Shores and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood Shores to Bremen?
The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Lakewood Shores and 136.5 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood Shores and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Southern View
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 Southern View.
Springfield station
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Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood Shores and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 244.11 mi (392.85 km).
#1 Lakewood Shores
Census designated place
| Population | 1,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.2817000, -88.1447800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.09 | $106.19 |
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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