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Drive or Fly: Bremen, IL to Warren, IL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BLV–DBQ. At 390 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 51m

Distance

390 mi

Total Cost

$117

CO2

158 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$82
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 34m

38m in the air

Air Distance

313 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

80 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bremen, IL → BLV 60m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DBQ → Warren, IL 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Bremen, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive
Warren, IL DBQ — Dubuque Regional Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BLV and DBQ. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 17m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 51m 4h 34m
Total cost (1 person) $117 $188
Carbon footprint 158 kg CO2 80 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
390 mi 7h 51m

via I 55, I 74, IL 78

Alternative (+2 min)
396.7 mi 7h 53m

via I 55, US 51, US 20

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bremen, IL to Warren, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.