How far is Bremen, IL from Dale, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Dale, IL is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
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 Franklin County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Dale.
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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
7.3 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Illinois Route 37
1.3 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 37
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Turn right onto Ewing Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Ewing Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Ewing Road
6.3 mi · 15 min · Ewing Road
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Turn straight
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 1165 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1165 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1165 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Dale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Dale?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Sesser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Bremen and 41.3 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Sesser
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 Sesser.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Dale. Straight-line distance: 68.4 mi (110.08 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dale
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.9950500, -88.4917200 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-88.49172, 37.99505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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