How far is Bremen, IL from Albion, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Albion, IL is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
124.22 mi
02h 52m
Flight
96.05 mi
154.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.05 mi
Kilometers
154.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.22 mi
Kilometers
199.92 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Albion
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

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
Bonnie
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bremen
62 mi
01h 26m
To Albion
62.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    16.7 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Water Street

    18.5 mi · 28 min · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 154

    7 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-64 east: Louisville

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Norris City, Fairfield

    1765 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 1900 East

    5.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1900 East

  16. 16

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Delaware Street

    1638 ft · 28 sec · East Delaware Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    2932 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 850N

    10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N

  20. 20

    Continue on 850N

    5 mi · 8 min · 850N

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 500E

    63 m · 4 sec · 500E

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 500E

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Albion.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-64 east
32.1 mi · 26%
West Water Street
18.5 mi · 15%
Ken Gray Expressway
13.3 mi · 11%
County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 9%
Illinois Route 154
7.38 mi · 6%
County Road 1900 East
5.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-64 east

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonnie
01h 26m from Bremen
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Bonnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Bremen and 62.2 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Bonnie

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

13 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

36 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Centralia station

41 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Marion, IL

53 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Albion. Straight-line distance: 96.05 mi (154.58 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois

Population1,889
Coordinates38.3775500, -88.0561500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Albion (-88.05615, 38.37755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Albion. The current time is 20:00:00.

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.