How far is Lovington, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Lovington, IL to Bremen, IL is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Marion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovington and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovington and Bremen.
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Start on East State Street
144 m · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South County Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · South County Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
15.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto North 19th Street
2731 ft · 60 sec · North 19th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
117 m · 10 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeland Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Effingham
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 25 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 Lovington 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 57 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lovington 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 Lovington to Bremen?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Tonti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Lovington and 78.4 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lovington and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Tonti
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 Tonti.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Effingham
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovington and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 134.63 mi (216.67 km).
#1 Lovington
Township in Moultrie County, Illinois
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.7155900, -88.6325600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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