How far is Bremen, IL from Godfrey, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Godfrey, IL is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
94.32 mi
02h 04m
Flight
72.05 mi
115.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.05 mi
Kilometers
115.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.32 mi
Kilometers
151.79 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Godfrey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T12:05
Arrive Godfrey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Douglas
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Bremen
47.2 mi
01h 02m
To Godfrey
47.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road

    1742 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Humbert Road

    2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Isabel Drive

    1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Isabel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
45.4 mi · 48%
I 255 North
33 mi · 35%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 8%
Humbert Road
0.79 mi · 1%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi
Pearl Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 255 North

Continue straight

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglas
01h 02m from Bremen
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Godfrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Bremen and 47.2 miles from Godfrey.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Godfrey.

Stop Ideas Near Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

29 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

55 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

75 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.96 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Godfrey

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population17,393
Coordinates38.9556000, -90.1867800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Godfrey. The current time is 12:05:17.

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.