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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.52 mi
01h 30m
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
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.92 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albers
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-17T08:46
Arrive Albers
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lively Grove
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Bremen
25.8 mi
00h 45m
To Albers
25.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Braodway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Braodway Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1459 ft · 42 sec · West Grant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 11th Street

    12.3 mi · 21 min · North 11th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Highway 13

    3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on South Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Illinois Route 177

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Albers

    2021 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Albers Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Albers Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Commerical Street

    1375 ft · 38 sec · South Commerical Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 11th Street
12.3 mi · 24%
Illinois Route 177
7.39 mi · 14%
County Highway 13
3.79 mi · 7%
Albers Road
2.57 mi · 5%
South Front Street
1.18 mi · 2%
East Braodway Street
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lively Grove
00h 45m from Bremen
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Bremen and Albers. Straight-line distance: 40.21 mi (64.71 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albers

Village in United States of America

Population1,115
Coordinates38.5433800, -89.6123100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Albers (-89.61231, 38.54338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Albers. The current time is 08:46:38.

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.