How far is Matteson, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Matteson, IL to Bremen, IL is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
317.08 mi
05h 08m
Flight
266.93 mi
429.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.93 mi
Kilometers
429.58 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.08 mi
Kilometers
510.29 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Matteson
Wed, May 13, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matteson
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Bremen
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matteson
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
Paradise
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Matteson
159.3 mi
02h 34m
To Bremen
157.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Governors Highway

    762 ft · 20 sec · Governors Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 57 South: Kankakee

    2136 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    182.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matteson 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
244 mi · 77%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

183 mi · 03h 16m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
266.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise
02h 34m from Matteson
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Matteson and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Matteson and 157.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.20 one way or $84.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Matteson and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Paradise

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

10 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

34 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

103 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matteson and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 266.93 mi (429.58 km).

Matteson

#1 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Governors Highway (-87.713106, 41.503887)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $42.20
Round trip
$84.39
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.20 $84.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.59 $95.18
Premium $4.65 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $5.30 $59.35 $118.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Matteson and Bremen. The current time is 19:11:52.

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.