How far is Monmouth, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Monmouth, IL to Bremen, IL is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
275.87 mi
04h 44m
Flight
208.75 mi
335.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.75 mi
Kilometers
335.95 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.87 mi
Kilometers
443.97 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, May 31, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Monmouth
Sun, May 31, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-05-31T02:39
Arrive Bremen
Sun, May 31, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
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
White Hall
IL

City in Illinois

From Monmouth
126.1 mi
02h 22m
To Bremen
149.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    65 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    89 m · 8 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    45 m · 3 sec · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto West Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Monmouth Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Monmouth Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1200th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lafayette Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Calhoun Street

    629 ft · 18 sec · East Calhoun Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    982 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 1500th Street

    35.2 mi · 49 min · East 1500th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 67

    29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67

  16. 16

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  21. 21

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 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 Monmouth and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
60.8 mi · 22%
East 1500th Street
35.2 mi · 13%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 11%
US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 11%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
28.3 mi · 10%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 1500th Street

Turn right onto East 1500th Street

35.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
02h 22m from Monmouth
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Monmouth and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Monmouth and 149.7 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Monmouth and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

48 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

64 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

76 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

92 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 208.75 mi (335.95 km).

Monmouth

#1 Monmouth

City in Warren County, Illinois, United States

Population8,801
Coordinates40.9114300, -90.6473600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-90.647026, 40.911424)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.38 $82.76
Premium $4.65 $45.28 $90.57
Diesel $5.30 $51.61 $103.22

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Bremen. The current time is 02:39:44.

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.