How far is Bremen, IL from Cincinnati, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
101.58 mi
02h 26m
Flight
73.37 mi
118.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.58 mi
Kilometers
163.48 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beaucoup
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Bremen
50.8 mi
01h 13m
To Cincinnati
50.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on New Fairfield Road

    7 mi · 10 min · New Fairfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 600 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 North

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 610 North

    1506 ft · 25 sec · County Road 610 North

  16. 16

    Continue on West Robinson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Robinson Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 900E

    2 mi · 5 min · 900E

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 1000N

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1000N

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
51.1 mi · 50%
New Fairfield Road
6.95 mi · 7%
County Road 600 North
4.79 mi · 5%
Broadway Street
3.73 mi · 4%
Fairfield Road
3.49 mi · 3%
900E
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaucoup
01h 13m from Bremen
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Beaucoup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Bremen and 50.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Beaucoup

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

24 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

30 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

38 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

70 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 73.37 mi (118.07 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Cincinnati

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population8,830
Coordinates38.4008800, -88.5119900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Cincinnati (-88.51199, 38.40088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Cincinnati. The current time is 08:17:25.

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.