How far is Moline, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Moline, IL to Bremen, IL is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
301.43 mi
05h 05m
Flight
247.66 mi
398.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.66 mi
Kilometers
398.57 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.43 mi
Kilometers
485.1 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, May 3, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Moline
Sun, May 3, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moline
2026-05-03T08:47
Arrive Bremen
Sun, May 3, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moline
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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Moline
156.7 mi
02h 32m
To Bremen
144.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    859 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Peoria

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 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 Moline 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
81.9 mi · 27%
I 55 South
77.9 mi · 26%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 22%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
I 474 East
16.2 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
247.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 32m from Moline
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moline and Patchy Frost near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Moline and 144.7 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moline and Patchy Frost near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 247.66 mi (398.57 km).

Moline

#1 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-90.515084, 41.506629)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.26 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
21.28 gal · 80.52 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.25 $90.50
Premium $4.65 $49.52 $99.04
Diesel $5.30 $56.43 $112.87

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Moline and Bremen. The current time is 08:47:03.

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.