How far is Benld, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Benld, IL to Bremen, IL is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
88.79 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.56 mi
124.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.56 mi
Kilometers
124.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.79 mi
Kilometers
142.9 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in Benld
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benld
2026-05-12T16:43
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 12, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benld
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
Belleville
IL

The county seat of St.

From Benld
50 mi
00h 52m
To Bremen
38.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    55 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    1703 ft · 36 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: East St. Louis

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benld 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 35%
I 55 South
29.5 mi · 33%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 11%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 9%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 7%
State Street
6.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleville
00h 52m from Benld
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Benld and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Benld and 38.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Benld and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Belleville

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

37 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

45 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

74 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benld and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 77.56 mi (124.82 km).

Benld

#1 Benld

City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates39.0928200, -89.8039800
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.803991, 39.092593)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Benld and Bremen. The current time is 16:43:05.

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.