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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.97 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.21 mi
64.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.21 mi
Kilometers
64.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.97 mi
Kilometers
82.03 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Albers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albers
2026-04-23T14:17
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albers
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
Lively Grove
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Albers
25.6 mi
00h 30m
To Bremen
25.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commerical Street

    1375 ft · 38 sec · North Commerical Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Albers Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Albers Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 177

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 177

    1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177

  7. 7

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto County Highway 13

    3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Grant Street

    1459 ft · 44 sec · West Grant Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1002 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street

    4 mi · 7 min · South Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawneetown Trail

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Shawneetown Trail

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right 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 Albers and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albers Road
8.65 mi · 17%
South Saint Louis Street
7.55 mi · 15%
Main Street
5.78 mi · 11%
Shawneetown Trail
4.62 mi · 9%
County Highway 13
3.79 mi · 7%
North Front Street
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lively Grove
00h 30m from Albers
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

46 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

57 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

63 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albers and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 40.21 mi (64.71 km).

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#1 Albers

Village in United States of America

Population1,115
Coordinates38.5433800, -89.6123100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commerical Street (-89.612278, 38.54338)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albers and Bremen. The current time is 14:17:23.

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.