How far is Bremen, IL from Carbondale, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Jackson County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Carbondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Carbondale.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 26 min · Opdyke Street
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
715 ft · 27 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
120 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Carbondale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Opdyke Street
Turn left onto Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Carbondale?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Degognia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Bremen and 22.6 miles from Carbondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Stop Ideas Near Degognia
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 Degognia.
Du Quoin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25,036 |
| Coordinates | 37.7272700, -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbondale (-89.21675, 37.72727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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