How far is Lombard, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Bremen, IL is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
325.09 mi
05h 32m
Flight
285.35 mi
459.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.35 mi
Kilometers
459.23 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.09 mi
Kilometers
523.18 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lombard
Sat, May 30, 6:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lombard
2026-05-30T07:42
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lombard
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elkhart
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Lombard
168.6 mi
02h 46m
To Bremen
156.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    2543 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lombard 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 44%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 34%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
285.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
02h 46m from Lombard
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lombard 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 Lombard to Bremen?

The road trip is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Lombard and 156.5 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.25 one way or $86.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lombard and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

28 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

69 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

74 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 285.35 mi (459.23 km).

Lombard

#1 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grace Street (-88.008285, 41.880025)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.42 L · about $43.25
Round trip
$86.51
22.94 gal · 86.84 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.25 $86.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.78 $97.56
Premium $4.65 $53.38 $106.76
Diesel $5.30 $60.84 $121.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lombard and Bremen. The current time is 07:42:21.

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.