How far is Bremen, IL from Germantown, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Germantown, IL is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Germantown.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Braodway Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Braodway Street
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Turn slight left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Grant Street
1459 ft · 42 sec · West Grant Street
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Turn right onto North 11th Street
12.3 mi · 21 min · North 11th Street
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Highway 13
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13
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Continue on South Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn slight right onto Illinois Route 177
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177
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Turn left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Albers
2021 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Albers Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Albers Road
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Continue on South Commerical Street
1355 ft · 38 sec · South Commerical Street
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Turn right onto Carlyle Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Carlyle Road
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Turn left onto Munster Street
1661 ft · 1 min · Munster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Munster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Germantown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 11th Street
Turn right onto North 11th Street
12.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Germantown?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Lively Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bremen and 28 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Lively Grove
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 Lively Grove.
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.29 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown
Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.5536600, -89.5384200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-89.53842, 38.55366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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