How far is Sauk Village, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Sauk Village, IL to Bremen, IL is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.15 mi
05h 19m
Flight
269.18 mi
433.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.18 mi
Kilometers
433.21 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.15 mi
Kilometers
513.62 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk Village
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk Village
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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Sauk Village
161.7 mi
02h 39m
To Bremen
157.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Village and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sauk Trail

    5.7 mi · 11 min · East Sauk Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Steger Monee Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    177.2 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

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

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
177 mi · 56%
I 57 South
61.1 mi · 19%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
269.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
02h 39m from Sauk Village
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sauk Village and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sauk Village to Bremen?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Sauk Village and 157.4 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.46 one way or $84.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Village and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 269.18 mi (433.21 km).

Sauk Village

#1 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sauk Trail (-87.567539, 41.488368)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.63 L · about $42.46
Round trip
$84.92
22.52 gal · 85.26 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.46 $84.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.89 $95.78
Premium $4.65 $52.40 $104.81
Diesel $5.30 $59.72 $119.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sauk Village and Bremen. The current time is 04:29:41.

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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.