How far is Lynwood, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Lynwood, IL to Bremen, IL is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.35 mi
05h 14m
Flight
266.36 mi
428.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.36 mi
Kilometers
428.67 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.35 mi
Kilometers
486.59 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, Nov 10, 8:18 AM CST
Return by in Lynwood
Tue, Nov 10, 1:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynwood
2026-11-10T03:03
Arrive Bremen
Tue, Nov 10, 8:18 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynwood
9:00 PM CST
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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Lynwood
157.3 mi
02h 37m
To Bremen
145 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 1:00 AM CST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edythe Street

    94 m · 16 sec · Edythe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rickard Drive

    1246 ft · 55 sec · East Rickard Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2618 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    890 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  18. 18

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynwood 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 68%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 8%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 37m from Lynwood
Leave By
6:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynwood and Clear near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Lynwood and 145 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.96 one way or $95.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynwood and Clear near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynwood and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 266.36 mi (428.67 km).

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#1 Lynwood

Lynwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6836400, -88.3936800
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Edythe Street (-88.393655, 41.683253)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.39 L · about $47.96
Round trip
$95.92
21.34 gal · 80.78 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $47.96 $95.92
Mid-grade $5.12 $54.61 $109.22
Premium $5.68 $60.57 $121.15
Diesel $6.52 $69.58 $139.16

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynwood and Bremen. The current time is 03:03:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.