How far is Bremen, IL from Albers, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Albers, IL is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Albers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Albers.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Braodway Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Braodway Street
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Turn slight left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Grant Street
1459 ft · 42 sec · West Grant Street
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Turn right onto North 11th Street
12.3 mi · 21 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Highway 13
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13
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Continue on South Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn slight right onto Illinois Route 177
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177
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Turn left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Albers
2021 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Albers Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Albers Road
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Continue on South Commerical Street
1375 ft · 38 sec · South Commerical Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Albers.
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.
North 11th Street
Turn right onto North 11th Street
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Albers?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 25.8 miles from Bremen and 25.7 miles from Albers.
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 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albers.
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
Mt. Vernon, IL
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Albers. Straight-line distance: 40.21 mi (64.71 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albers
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433800, -89.6123100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albers (-89.61231, 38.54338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
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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