How far is Williamsville, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Williamsville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.01 mi
02h 38m
Flight
137.43 mi
221.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.43 mi
Kilometers
221.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.01 mi
Kilometers
243.02 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Williamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsville
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsville
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
Hamel
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Williamsville
81.1 mi
01h 19m
To Bremen
69.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    859 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 2

    2334 ft · 52 sec · County Highway 2

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South: Springfield

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
94.7 mi · 63%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 21%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 6%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 6%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 4%
State Street
6.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamel
01h 19m from Williamsville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamsville and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Hamel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Williamsville and 69.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsville and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Hamel

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

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

RAIL

Alton

25 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

44 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.17 km).

Williamsville

#1 Williamsville

Village in the United States

Population1,490
Coordinates39.9542200, -89.5487100
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.548741, 39.954283)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsville and Bremen. The current time is 06:34:31.

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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.