How far is Bremen, IL from Benton, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Benton, IL is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Perry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Benton.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
18.5 mi · 28 min · West Water Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 154
6.8 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 154
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Take the ramp right
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
106 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Benton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Water Street
Continue on West Water Street
18.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bremen and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Benton?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Pinckneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Bremen and 30 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bremen and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Pinckneyville
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 Pinckneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Benton. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.56 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
City in Illinois
| Population | 6,784 |
| Coordinates | 37.9967200, -88.9200700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-88.92007, 37.99672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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