How far is Lawrenceville, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Lawrenceville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Bremen.
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Start on State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Street
1734 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp straight
2296 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
78.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on North Commercial Street
2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street
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Continue on North Poplar Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North Poplar Street
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Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
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Turn sharp right 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 Lawrenceville and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Street
Continue straight
78.4 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrenceville and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceville to Bremen?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandoval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Lawrenceville and 82.8 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrenceville and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Sandoval
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 Sandoval.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 123.57 mi (198.87 km).
#1 Lawrenceville
Town in Illinois
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 38.7292100, -87.6816900 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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