How far is Markham, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bremen, IL is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.12 mi
02h 48m
Flight
126.54 mi
203.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.12 mi
Kilometers
243.21 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Fri, May 1, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Fri, May 1, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-01T02:28
Arrive Bremen
Fri, May 1, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
South Roxana
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
78.5 mi
01h 24m
To Bremen
72.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Markham Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 67

    18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  8. 8

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
60.8 mi · 40%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 21%
US Highway 67
18.6 mi · 12%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 6%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 5%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North 5th Street

Continue on North 5th Street

26.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Roxana
01h 24m from Markham
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Markham and 72.6 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Roxana

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

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

RAIL

Alton

10 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 126.54 mi (203.64 km).

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#1 Markham

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population12,165
Coordinates39.7458800, -90.3279000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham Road (-90.327659, 39.745383)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Bremen. The current time is 02:28:28.

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.