How far is Machesney Park, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Machesney Park, IL to Bremen, IL is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
338.56 mi
05h 32m
Flight
304.66 mi
490.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.66 mi
Kilometers
490.3 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.56 mi
Kilometers
544.86 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
Wed, Apr 22, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Machesney Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Machesney Park
2026-04-22T14:10
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Apr 22, 7:43 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 Machesney Park
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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Machesney Park
174.9 mi
02h 46m
To Bremen
163.7 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Machesney Park and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Road

    2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Alpine Road

    2679 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Perryville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Perryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Riverside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2579 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Machesney Park 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
150 mi · 44%
I 39
122 mi · 36%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 2%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

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
+33.9 mi
304.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 46m from Machesney Park
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Machesney Park and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Machesney Park to Bremen?

The road trip is about 338.6 miles (544.9 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?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Machesney Park and 163.7 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 $45.06 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Machesney Park and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broadwell and the surrounding midpoint area.
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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Machesney Park and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 304.66 mi (490.3 km).

Machesney Park

#1 Machesney Park

Village in the U.

Population22,678
Coordinates42.3472400, -89.0390000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Road (-89.038997, 42.347157)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $45.06
Round trip
$90.13
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.06 $90.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.82 $101.65
Premium $4.65 $55.62 $111.23
Diesel $5.30 $63.38 $126.77

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Machesney Park and Bremen. The current time is 14:10:47.

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.