How far is Oblong, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Oblong, IL to Bremen, IL is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
168.4 mi
03h 07m
Flight
122.3 mi
196.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.3 mi
Kilometers
196.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.4 mi
Kilometers
271.02 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Jun 10, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Oblong
Wed, Jun 10, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oblong
2026-06-10T13:14
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Jun 10, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oblong
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
Salem
IL

City in Illinois

From Oblong
87.6 mi
01h 33m
To Bremen
80.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Range Street

    17 m · 4 sec · North Range Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    12.2 mi · 18 min · East 1050th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25.3 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Fayette Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Fayette Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 South, I-70 West

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

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

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oblong 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
61.1 mi · 36%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 14%
East 1050th Avenue
12.2 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 4%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

61.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 33m from Oblong
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oblong and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Oblong and 80.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oblong and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

20 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

35 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

65 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

73 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oblong and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.82 km).

Oblong

#1 Oblong

Village in the United States

Population1,357
Coordinates39.0019900, -87.9089200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Range Street (-87.908921, 39.00199)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Oblong and Bremen. The current time is 13:14:33.

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.