How far is Paradise, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Paradise, IL to Bremen, IL is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Bremen.
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Start on Main Street
2731 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto East County Road 250 North
2.6 mi · 6 min · East County Road 250 North
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Turn left onto Route 45
2331 ft · 47 sec · Route 45
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Continue on Lake Land Boulevard
146 m · 10 sec · Lake Land Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeland Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Lakeland Boulevard
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Effingham
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
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Turn sharp right 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 Paradise and Bremen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paradise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Bremen?
The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Paradise and 71.7 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paradise and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Kell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Centralia station
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Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 121.99 mi (196.33 km).
#1 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 39.4103100, -88.4367200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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