How far is Sterling, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Sterling, IL to Bremen, IL is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Bremen.
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Start on Locust Street
764 ft · 15 sec · Locust Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East 2nd Street
144 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto 1st Avenue
14 mi · 21 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on 900 East Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · 900 East Street
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Continue on IL 40
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 40
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Continue on Pine Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on 900 East Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · 900 East Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Peoria Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Peoria Street
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Turn left
17.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Allen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Allen Road
28 m · 2 sec · North Allen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Allen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Allen Road
34 m · 2 sec · North Allen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Allen Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto West War Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · West War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Bloomington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 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 Sterling 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 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 01h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Bremen?
The road trip is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Sterling and 142.1 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.80 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 263.78 mi (424.51 km).
#1 Sterling
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,313 |
| Coordinates | 41.7886400, -89.6962200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.76 | $87.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
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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