How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Bremen, IL is about 344 miles (553.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.97 mi
05h 47m
Flight
298.41 mi
480.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.41 mi
Kilometers
480.25 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.97 mi
Kilometers
553.56 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnwood
2026-04-19T08:15
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnwood
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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Lincolnwood
178.4 mi
02h 53m
To Bremen
165.6 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pratt Avenue

    105 m · 14 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    2626 ft · 58 sec · Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pulaski Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1533 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnwood 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
262 mi · 76%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
02h 53m from Lincolnwood
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnwood and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincolnwood to Bremen?

The road trip is about 344 miles (553.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.4 miles from Lincolnwood and 165.6 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.78 one way or $91.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnwood and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcola, 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 Arcola.

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnwood and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 298.41 mi (480.25 km).

Lincolnwood

#1 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pratt Avenue (-87.73002, 42.004487)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.95 L · about $45.78
Round trip
$91.56
24.28 gal · 91.9 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.78 $91.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.63 $103.26
Premium $4.65 $56.50 $113.00
Diesel $5.30 $64.39 $128.78

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnwood and Bremen. The current time is 08:15:28.

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.