How far is Pittsfield, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Pittsfield, IL to Bremen, IL is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Bremen.
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Start on East Adams Street
81 m · 18 sec · East Adams Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
127 m · 26 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on 1500 N
15.9 mi · 24 min · 1500 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 106
762 ft · 15 sec · Illinois Route 106
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Continue on West Cherry Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cherry Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 106
7.8 mi · 14 min · Illinois Route 106
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Continue on 1240 East
5.5 mi · 10 min · 1240 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 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 Pittsfield and Bremen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 5th Street
Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 Pittsfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsfield to Bremen?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Pittsfield and 76.3 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Roxana
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 Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.77 km).
#1 Pittsfield
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 4,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078300, -90.8051300 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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