How far is Albers, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Albers, IL to Bremen, IL is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albers and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albers and Bremen.
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Start on North Commerical Street
1375 ft · 38 sec · North Commerical Street
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Continue on Albers Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Albers Road
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Take the ramp left
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 177
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 177
1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177
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Continue on North Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn straight onto County Highway 13
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Grant Street
1459 ft · 44 sec · West Grant Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right
1002 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
4 mi · 7 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawneetown Trail
4.6 mi · 8 min · Shawneetown Trail
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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 Albers and Bremen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Albers and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albers to Bremen?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lively Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Albers and 25.4 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albers and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Lively Grove
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 Lively Grove.
Du Quoin
Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albers and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 40.21 mi (64.71 km).
#1 Albers
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433800, -89.6123100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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