How far is Rushville, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Rushville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
186.41 mi
03h 25m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.41 mi
Kilometers
300 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Rushville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rushville
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rushville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Godfrey
IL

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

From Rushville
96.5 mi
01h 42m
To Bremen
89.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    37 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Congress Street

    1400 ft · 26 sec · North Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 67

    29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  12. 12

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rushville and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
60.8 mi · 33%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 16%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 5%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 4%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 67

Continue on US Highway 67

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godfrey
01h 42m from Rushville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rushville and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Godfrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Rushville and 89.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rushville and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Godfrey

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

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

RAIL

Alton

7 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

37 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

44 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Kirkwood

46 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rushville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.23 km).

Rushville

#1 Rushville

Township in Schuyler County, Illinois

Population2,822
Coordinates40.1211600, -90.5631800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-90.563179, 40.121476)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.9 L · about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal · 49.8 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 Rushville and Bremen. The current time is 06:50:55.

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.