How far is Bremen, IL from Elsah, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Elsah, IL is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
The county seat of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Elsah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Elsah.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the ramp left
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
771 ft · 15 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Continue on Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1408 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Great River Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Great River Road
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Turn right
117 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mill Street
1705 ft · 47 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Elsah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Elsah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Elsah?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Bremen and 50.4 miles from Elsah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Elsah.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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 Belleville.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Elsah. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.82 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsah
Township in Jersey County, Illinois
| Population | 604 |
| Coordinates | 38.9561600, -90.3598400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsah (-90.35984, 38.95616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.56 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
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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