How far is Morton, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Morton, IL to Bremen, IL is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.77 mi
03h 26m
Flight
183.17 mi
294.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.17 mi
Kilometers
294.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.77 mi
Kilometers
326.32 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Morton
Wed, May 13, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Litchfield
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Morton
105.5 mi
01h 43m
To Bremen
97.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 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 Morton and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    85 m · 13 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North First Avenue

    3239 ft · 2 min · North First Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Birchwood Street

    118 m · 14 sec · East Birchwood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.9 mi · 38%
South Main Street
65.4 mi · 32%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 15%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 5%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 4%
State Route 159
6.14 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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
01h 43m from Morton
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morton and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Morton and 97.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morton and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

23 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

78 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 183.17 mi (294.78 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Village in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population16,232
Coordinates40.6128200, -89.4592600
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-89.459284, 40.612812)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 Morton and Bremen. The current time is 20:26:22.

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.