How far is Bremen, IL from Cobden, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Cobden, IL is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
60.15 mi
01h 22m
Flight
40.63 mi
65.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.8 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cobden
Tue, May 5, 7:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Tue, May 5, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-05T05:39
Arrive Cobden
Tue, May 5, 7:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Sand Ridge
IL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bremen
30.1 mi
00h 41m
To Cobden
30.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Opdyke Street

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Opdyke Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    2777 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South University Avenue

    1695 ft · 24 sec · South University Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 1615E

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 1615E

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bell Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Bell Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2205 ft · 2 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson

    113 m · 16 sec · North Jefferson

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jefferson Road

    126 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Maple

    120 m · 17 sec · East Maple

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Maple

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 38%
South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 19%
West Main Street
6.51 mi · 11%
1615E
1.76 mi · 3%
Bell Hill Road
1.42 mi · 2%
West Walnut Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Ridge
00h 41m from Bremen
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Sand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Bremen and 30.1 miles from Cobden.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:46 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

20 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

35 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

43 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

60 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Cobden. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.39 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Cobden

Village in Union County, Illinois, United States

Population1,053
Coordinates37.5314400, -89.2534200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Cobden (-89.25342, 37.53144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Cobden. The current time is 05:39:08.

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.