How far is Willow Springs, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Willow Springs, IL to Bremen, IL is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279 miles (449 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.85 mi
05h 17m
Flight
279.01 mi
449.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.01 mi
Kilometers
449.02 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.85 mi
Kilometers
519.58 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Jun 3, 3:14 PM CDT
Return by in Willow Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Springs
2026-06-03T09:57
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Jun 3, 3:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elkhart
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Willow Springs
167 mi
02h 38m
To Bremen
155.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Springs and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on Hilton Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Archer Avenue

    2357 ft · 57 sec · Archer Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 North, US 20 North, US 45 North: La Grange Road

    1813 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 44%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
121 mi · 38%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

121 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
279 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
02h 38m from Willow Springs
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willow Springs and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Springs to Bremen?

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Willow Springs and 155.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 279 miles (449 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.95 one way or $85.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willow Springs and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

28 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

69 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

74 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 279.01 mi (449.02 km).

Willow Springs

#1 Willow Springs

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,562
Coordinates41.7408700, -87.8603300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Street (-87.860334, 41.740868)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.13 L · about $42.95
Round trip
$85.90
22.78 gal · 86.26 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.95 $85.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.44 $96.88
Premium $4.65 $53.01 $106.02
Diesel $5.30 $60.41 $120.83

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Springs and Bremen. The current time is 09:57:05.

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.