How far is Uptown, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Uptown, IL to Bremen, IL is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Coles 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 Uptown and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uptown and Bremen.
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Start on the route
55 m · 13 sec
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Continue on West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sheridan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
848 ft · 26 sec · West Armitage Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Paulina Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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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 Uptown and Bremen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
201 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Uptown and Slight Chance Drizzle near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Uptown to Bremen?
The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Uptown and 175.4 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.27 one way or $114.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Uptown and Slight Chance Drizzle near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uptown and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 297.44 mi (478.68 km).
#1 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $4.61 | $57.27 | $114.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $65.13 | $130.27 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $72.02 | $144.04 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $81.94 | $163.88 |
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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