How far is Bremen, IL from Bethalto, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Bethalto, IL is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
86.38 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.73 mi
107.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethalto
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 11, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-11T11:05
Arrive Bethalto
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Smithton
IL

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bremen
43.2 mi
00h 57m
To Bethalto
43.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

    1491 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

    67 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East MacArthur Drive

    1484 ft · 38 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive

    986 ft · 38 sec · North Bellwood Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Erwin Plegge Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Oak Street

    60 m · 9 sec · South Oak Street

  18. 18

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

    69 m · 8 sec · West Sherman Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sherman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
45.4 mi · 53%
I 255 North
24.4 mi · 28%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 9%
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi · 1%
IL 111
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Continue straight

19.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithton
00h 57m from Bremen
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Chance Rain Showers near Bethalto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Smithton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Bremen and 43.2 miles from Bethalto.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Chance Rain Showers near Bethalto.

Stop Ideas Near Smithton

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

57 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

76 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Bethalto. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bethalto

Village in Illinois

Population9,201
Coordinates38.9092100, -90.0406600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Bethalto (-90.04066, 38.90921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Bethalto. The current time is 11:05:37.

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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.