How far is Nauvoo, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Nauvoo, IL to Bremen, IL is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauvoo and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauvoo and Bremen.
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Start on North Wells Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn right onto Mulholland Street
92 m · 5 sec · Mulholland Street
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Turn straight onto North Durphy Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Durphy Street
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Continue on Casper Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Casper Street
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Continue on North County Road 0
1581 ft · 27 sec · North County Road 0
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Continue on N County Road 0
8.7 mi · 13 min · N County Road 0
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Keep slight right to continue on North County Road 0
575 ft · 10 sec · North County Road 0
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
11.8 mi · 16 min · South 7th Street
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Take the exit left
1578 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
43.9 mi · 51 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 South: Columbia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
25 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
16.6 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on West Holmes Street
2470 ft · 37 sec · West Holmes Street
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nauvoo and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nauvoo and Mostly Cloudy near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nauvoo to Bremen?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Nauvoo and 116.3 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Nauvoo and Mostly Cloudy near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Batchtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batchtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nauvoo and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 198.55 mi (319.53 km).
#1 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.36 | $64.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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