How far is Bremen, IL from New Athens, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to New Athens, IL is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and New Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and New Athens.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
643 ft · 18 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · South Market Street
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto White Cabin Lodge Road
135 m · 12 sec · White Cabin Lodge Road
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
568 ft · 16 sec · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
2721 ft · 2 min · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Chester Street
19 m · 3 sec · Chester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and New Athens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
8.68 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to New Athens?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Tilden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Bremen and 16.2 miles from New Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Tilden
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 Tilden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and New Athens. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Athens
Village in St.
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 38.3264400, -89.8770500 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Athens (-89.87705, 38.32644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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