How far is Bremen, IL from Mount Pleasant, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.96 mi
01h 36m
Flight
51.41 mi
82.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.41 mi
Kilometers
82.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.41 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T10:44
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Murphysboro
IL

Town in Illinois

From Bremen
36.5 mi
00h 48m
To Mount Pleasant
36.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    2777 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South University Avenue

    1695 ft · 24 sec · South University Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Illinois Avenue

    11.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 1615E

    7.2 mi · 8 min · 1615E

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Vienna Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Vienna Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 770N

    1630 ft · 28 sec · 770N

  12. 12

    Continue on 765N

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N

  13. 13

    Continue on 750N

    1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N

  14. 14

    Continue on 745N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 745N

  15. 15

    Continue on 740N

    1.3 km · 1 min · 740N

  16. 16

    Continue on 750N

    1.2 km · 1 min · 750N

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mt Pleasant Road

    3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 31%
South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 16%
1615E
7.2 mi · 10%
West Main Street
6.51 mi · 9%
East Vienna Street
4.62 mi · 6%
765N
1.08 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murphysboro
00h 48m from Bremen
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Murphysboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bremen and 36.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Murphysboro

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

11 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

29 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

34 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

55 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 51.41 mi (82.73 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Township of Illinois

Population4,670
Coordinates37.4520000, -89.0736900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Mount Pleasant (-89.07369, 37.452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 10:44:13.

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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.