How far is Bremen, IL from Douglas, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Douglas, IL is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.32 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.83 mi
54.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.55 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Sat, Apr 11, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, Apr 11, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-11T09:31
Arrive Douglas
Sat, Apr 11, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Evansville
IL

Village in Illinois

From Bremen
23.2 mi
00h 32m
To Douglas
23.1 mi
00h 32m

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
75°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
31.7 mi · 68%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 17%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Chester Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Continue on South State Street

17.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansville
00h 32m from Bremen
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Bremen and 23.1 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evansville

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

64 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

75 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 33.83 mi (54.44 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Douglas

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population160
Coordinates38.4244900, -89.9826100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Douglas (-89.98261, 38.42449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 Douglas. The current time is 09:31:21.

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.