How far is Lewistown, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Lewistown, IL to Bremen, IL is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.51 mi
03h 39m
Flight
168.76 mi
271.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.51 mi
Kilometers
317.86 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, May 6, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in Lewistown
Wed, May 6, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-05-06T12:00
Arrive Bremen
Wed, May 6, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Litchfield
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Lewistown
104.3 mi
01h 49m
To Bremen
93.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.1 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South 6th Street

    734 ft · 21 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Salem Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Salem Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    123 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2948 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.8 mi · 39%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 16%
Old Salem Road
14 mi · 7%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 5%
Veterans Parkway
8.57 mi · 4%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Continue straight

64.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
01h 49m from Lewistown
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewistown 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 Lewistown to Bremen?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Lewistown and 93.1 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 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 $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewistown and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Litchfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Carlinville

23 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

78 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.59 km).

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#1 Lewistown

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

Population2,096
Coordinates40.3931000, -90.1548400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East Avenue E (-90.154841, 40.393168)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.38 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Bremen. The current time is 12:00:13.

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.