How far is Bremen, IL from McLeansboro, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to McLeansboro, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
75.7 mi
02h 07m
Flight
66.48 mi
106.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.48 mi
Kilometers
106.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.82 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McLeansboro
Tue, May 5, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Tue, May 5, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-05T10:22
Arrive McLeansboro
Tue, May 5, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Tamaroa
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
37.8 mi
01h 03m
To McLeansboro
37.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    16.7 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Water Street

    18.5 mi · 28 min · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 154

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Illinois Route 37

    1.3 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 37

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ewing Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Ewing Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ewing Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Ewing Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1394 ft · 24 sec · South Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Water Street
18.5 mi · 24%
Ewing Road
8.77 mi · 12%
Illinois Route 154
7.29 mi · 10%
West Main Street
1 mi · 1%
West Franklin Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Illinois Route 37
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Water Street

Continue on West Water Street

18.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tamaroa
01h 03m from Bremen
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Tamaroa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Bremen and 37.9 miles from McLeansboro.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:16 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansboro.

Stop Ideas Near Tamaroa

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

14 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

31 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and McLeansboro. Straight-line distance: 66.48 mi (106.99 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 McLeansboro

City in Illinois

Population2,730
Coordinates38.0933800, -88.5356100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: McLeansboro (-88.53561, 38.09338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and McLeansboro. The current time is 10:22:35.

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.