How far is McCullom Lake, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from McCullom Lake, IL to Bremen, IL is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.73 mi
06h 17m
Flight
313.36 mi
504.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.36 mi
Kilometers
504.3 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.73 mi
Kilometers
598.24 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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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 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, Nov 7, 9:38 AM CST
Return by in McCullom Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 3:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCullom Lake
2026-11-07T03:21
Arrive Bremen
Sat, Nov 7, 9:38 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCullom Lake
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From McCullom Lake
189.3 mi
03h 08m
To Bremen
182.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCullom Lake and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on Parkview Drive

    4 m · 3 sec · Parkview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastwood Drive

    101 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McCullom Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McCullom Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    2940 ft · 53 sec · Richmond Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Elm Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    615 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  21. 21

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  22. 22

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCullom Lake 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 39%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 30%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 8%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 5%
West Belvidere Road
19.1 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
313.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
03h 08m from McCullom Lake
Leave By
11:26 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McCullom Lake and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McCullom Lake to Bremen?

The road trip is about 371.7 miles (598.2 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.3 miles from McCullom Lake and 182.4 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.44 one way or $120.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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 Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Lincoln
Meeting point 8.2 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 Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCullom Lake and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 313.36 mi (504.3 km).

McCullom Lake

#1 McCullom Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population996
Coordinates42.3683500, -88.2925900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-88.292609, 42.368387)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.12 gal
49.65 L · about $60.44
Round trip
$120.89
26.24 gal · 99.3 L
Estimated CO2
116.6 kg one way
Round trip: 233.2 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $60.44 $120.89
Mid-grade $5.24 $68.75 $137.50
Premium $5.79 $76.02 $152.03
Diesel $6.59 $86.49 $172.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between McCullom Lake and Bremen. The current time is 03:21:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.