How far is North Aurora, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from North Aurora, IL to Bremen, IL is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Aurora and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora and Bremen.
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Start on West State Street
21 m · 7 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
8 mi · 14 min · North Lake Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Continue on Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
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Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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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 North Aurora and Bremen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Aurora and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Aurora to Bremen?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from North Aurora and 179.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Aurora and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsville
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 Williamsville.
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Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 275.45 mi (443.29 km).
#1 North Aurora
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.8061400, -88.3273000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.52 | $91.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.17 | $112.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.02 | $128.04 |
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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