How far is Bremen, IL from Mount Carmel, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Mount Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Mount Carmel.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
18.5 mi · 28 min · West Water Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 154
7 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154
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Take the ramp left
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-64 east: Louisville
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Grayville, Carmi
2656 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto South Court Street
18.9 mi · 28 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
994 ft · 19 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1075 ft · 47 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Mount Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-64 east
Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Mount Carmel?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Bremen and 69 miles from Mount Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 112.04 mi (180.31 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Carmel
City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4108800, -87.7614200 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carmel (-87.76142, 38.41088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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