How far is Bremen, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Belleville, IL is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.93 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.04 mi
64.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.04 mi
Kilometers
64.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.19 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Sat, Apr 25, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 25, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-25T07:54
Arrive Belleville
Sat, Apr 25, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Ruma
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Belleville
26.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    2265 ft · 48 sec · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
37.9 mi · 72%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 15%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi · 1%
North Illinois Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Chester Road
0.24 mi
Illinois Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Continue straight

20.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruma
00h 37m from Bremen
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Ruma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Bremen and 26.5 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Ruma

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

57 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

61 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Du Quoin

68 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

82 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 40.04 mi (64.44 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Belleville. The current time is 07:54:52.

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.