How far is Macomb, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Macomb, IL to Bremen, IL is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
214.55 mi
04h 12m
Flight
178.89 mi
287.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.89 mi
Kilometers
287.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.55 mi
Kilometers
345.28 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Jerseyville
IL

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

From Macomb
109.7 mi
02h 06m
To Bremen
104.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
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 Macomb and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lafayette Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Side Square

    848 ft · 26 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 1500th Street

    35.2 mi · 49 min · East 1500th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 67

    29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  12. 12

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 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 Macomb and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
60.8 mi · 28%
East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 16%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 15%
US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 14%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 4%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 1500th Street

Turn right onto East 1500th Street

35.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
178.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerseyville
02h 06m from Macomb
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Jerseyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Macomb and 104.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jerseyville

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

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

RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

42 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

56 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 178.89 mi (287.89 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population17,206
Coordinates40.4592100, -90.6718000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lafayette Street (-90.671724, 40.459209)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.66 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.09
15.14 gal · 57.32 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.55 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.65 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $5.30 $40.15 $80.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Bremen. The current time is 22:07:03.

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.