How far is Shields, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shields and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shields and Bremen.
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Start on North Papertown Lane
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Papertown Lane
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Turn slight right onto County Highway 16
1455 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 16
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Continue on East Divide Road
7 mi · 17 min · East Divide Road
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Turn slight right onto County Road 2200 North
116 m · 17 sec · County Road 2200 North
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Continue on East Divide Road
1 mi · 4 min · East Divide Road
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Turn left onto North Hails Lane
2709 ft · 2 min · North Hails Lane
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Turn right onto County Road 2150 North
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2150 North
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Turn left
556 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 39
1120 ft · 49 sec · County Highway 39
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Continue on East Dix Texico Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · East Dix Texico Road
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Continue on South Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on County Highway 39
910 ft · 27 sec · County Highway 39
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Turn left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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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 Shields and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shields 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 Shields to Bremen?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Shields and 56.2 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shields and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shields and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 65.78 mi (105.87 km).
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.4678300, -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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