How far is Mazon, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Mazon, IL to Bremen, IL is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
269.76 mi
04h 29m
Flight
236.74 mi
381 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.74 mi
Kilometers
381 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.76 mi
Kilometers
434.13 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mazon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mazon
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mazon
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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Mazon
140.4 mi
02h 14m
To Bremen
129.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mazon and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 76%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 12%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 4%
East Street
8.43 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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
02h 14m from Mazon
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mazon and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Mazon and 129.4 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mazon and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 236.74 mi (381 km).

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#1 Mazon

Village in the United States

Population1,860
Coordinates41.2414200, -88.4195100
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.41943, 41.241419)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.03 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19.04 gal · 72.06 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.49 $80.98
Premium $4.65 $44.31 $88.61
Diesel $5.30 $50.49 $100.99

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 Mazon and Bremen. The current time is 02:24:00.

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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.