How far is Woodside, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Woodside, IL to Bremen, IL is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
132.23 mi
02h 38m
Flight
120.89 mi
194.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.23 mi
Kilometers
212.81 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
Sat, May 30, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Woodside
Sat, May 30, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodside
2026-05-30T02:32
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 5:10 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
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodside
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
Troy
IL

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

From Woodside
72.2 mi
01h 19m
To Bremen
60 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Iron Bridge Road

    33 m · 5 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Toronto Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Woodside 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Toronto Road
76.7 mi · 58%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 24%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 7%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 6%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 5%
State Street
6.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Toronto Road

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 19m from Woodside
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodside and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Woodside and 60 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodside and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

48 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

61 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodside and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.56 km).

Woodside

#1 Woodside

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population10,484
Coordinates39.7200500, -89.6789900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Iron Bridge Road (-89.679232, 39.72013)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodside and Bremen. The current time is 02:32:07.

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.