How far is Bremen, IL from Frankfort, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Frankfort, IL is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.46 mi
01h 34m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.79 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-18T22:51
Arrive Frankfort
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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

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
Murphysboro
IL

Town in Illinois

From Bremen
34.7 mi
00h 47m
To Frankfort
34.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambria Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Herrin Road

    67 m · 4 sec · Herrin Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Herrin Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Herrin Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Herrin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Benton Road

    788 ft · 36 sec · North Benton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Saint Louis Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 33%
Herrin Road
7.08 mi · 10%
Ken Gray Expressway
5.16 mi · 7%
West Herrin Street
3.11 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.31 mi · 3%
Cambria Road
1.53 mi · 2%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murphysboro
00h 47m from Bremen
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Murphysboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Bremen and 34.8 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Murphysboro

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

11 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

29 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

34 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

55 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population19,411
Coordinates37.9000500, -88.9022900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Frankfort (-88.90229, 37.90005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 Frankfort. The current time is 22:51:26.

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.