How far is Sumner, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Sumner, IL to Bremen, IL is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.03 mi
02h 50m
Flight
114.45 mi
184.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.45 mi
Kilometers
184.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.03 mi
Kilometers
238.23 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Jun 10, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Sumner
Wed, Jun 10, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-06-10T11:41
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Jun 10, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Junction City
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Sumner
74 mi
01h 25m
To Bremen
74 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · West North Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Christy Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · North Christy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1100N

    50.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · 1100N

  6. 6

    Continue on 1075N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 1075N

  7. 7

    Continue on 1070N

    2 mi · 2 min · 1070N

  8. 8

    Continue on 1050N

    5.8 mi · 7 min · 1050N

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  14. 14

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Poplar Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1100N
50.1 mi · 34%
North Poplar Street
11.5 mi · 8%
Saint Louis
10.7 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 4%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

1100N

Turn left onto 1100N

50.1 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
01h 25m from Sumner
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Sumner and 74 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

33 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Effingham

78 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 114.45 mi (184.19 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,961
Coordinates38.7169900, -87.8614200
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Avenue (-87.861412, 38.717105)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Bremen. The current time is 11:41:20.

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.