How far is Wilmette, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Wilmette, IL to Bremen, IL is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmette and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmette and Bremen.
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Start on Wilmette Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1211 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Skokie Boulevard
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Continue on North Cicero Avenue
1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
845 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 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 Wilmette 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmette and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmette to Bremen?
The road trip is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from Wilmette and 167.4 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmette and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmette and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 302.91 mi (487.48 km).
#1 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $46.42 | $92.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.35 | $104.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.29 | $114.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.29 | $130.58 |
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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