How far is Bremen, IL from Marion, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Marion, IL is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
61.51 mi
01h 23m
Flight
47.43 mi
76.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.43 mi
Kilometers
76.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.51 mi
Kilometers
98.99 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-30T08:16
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sand Ridge
IL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bremen
30.7 mi
00h 41m
To Marion
30.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Deyoung Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Deyoung Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Court Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn uturn

    93 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 37%
East Main Street
9.74 mi · 16%
West Main Street
6.51 mi · 11%
West Deyoung Street
4.9 mi · 8%
West Walnut Street
1.9 mi · 3%
North Court Street
0.75 mi · 1%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Ridge
00h 41m from Bremen
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Sand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Bremen and 30.8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

20 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

35 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

43 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

60 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Marion. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population17,803
Coordinates37.7306100, -88.9331300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Marion (-88.93313, 37.73061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Marion. The current time is 08:16:06.

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.