How far is Oakwood, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Oakwood, IL to Bremen, IL is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
235.32 mi
03h 55m
Flight
182 mi
292.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182 mi
Kilometers
292.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.32 mi
Kilometers
378.71 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T21:37
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
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
Edgewood
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Oakwood
120.8 mi
01h 57m
To Bremen
114.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Main Street

    12 m · 7 sec · West North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oakwood Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · North Oakwood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Oakwood Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Oakwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Champaign

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis

    1001 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right 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 Oakwood and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
141 mi · 60%
I 74 West
27 mi · 11%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 10%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 3%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
182 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 57m from Oakwood
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakwood and 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 Oakwood to Bremen?

The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Oakwood and 114.5 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

60 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

67 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

72 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 182 mi (292.9 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,460
Coordinates40.1161500, -87.7783600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Main Street (-87.778359, 40.11613)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.43 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.86 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Bremen. The current time is 21:37:01.

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.