How far is Bremen, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
64.37 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.17 mi
80.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.37 mi
Kilometers
103.59 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T02:47
Arrive East Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Red Bud
IL

City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
32.2 mi
00h 44m
To East Saint Louis
32.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and East Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and East Saint Louis.

  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

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    1234 ft · 21 sec · North 10th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and East Saint Louis.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
49.5 mi · 77%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 12%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Chester Road
0.24 mi
North 10th Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Continue straight

19.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bud
00h 44m from Bremen
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near East Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to East Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Red Bud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Bremen and 32.2 miles from East Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near East Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Red Bud

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 50.17 mi (80.74 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
East Saint Louis

#2 East Saint Louis

City in St.

Population25,776
Coordinates38.6245000, -90.1509400
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and East Saint Louis. The current time is 02:47:18.

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.