How far is Bremen, IL from Granite City, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Granite City, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Granite City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Granite City.
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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
16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: East Saint Louis, Chicago, Great River Road Illinois North
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 North: Cahokia Heights, East Saint Louis
6.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64 West: Saint Louis
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2515 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
687 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Kansas City, Walnut Street
160 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Kansas City
790 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Third Street Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 115: Salisbury Street
631 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on North 9th Street
576 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn slight right onto McKinley Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Bridge
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Continue on Cedar Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Granite City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
25 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 Mostly Sunny near Granite City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Granite City?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Hecker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Bremen and 37.8 miles from Granite City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Granite City.
Stop Ideas Near Hecker
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 Hecker.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Granite City. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.43 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite City (-90.14872, 38.70144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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