How far is Bremen, IL from New Baden, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to New Baden, IL is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
51.16 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.04 mi
62.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.16 mi
Kilometers
82.34 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Baden
Thu, May 14, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, May 14, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-13T22:40
Arrive New Baden
Thu, May 14, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Marissa
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
25.6 mi
00h 42m
To New Baden
25.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and New Baden.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    10.4 mi · 18 min · North 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hanover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
10.4 mi · 20%
South Market Street
9.7 mi · 19%
Chester Road
0.24 mi
West Jackson Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

12.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marissa
00h 42m from Bremen
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near New Baden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to New Baden?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Marissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Bremen and 25.5 miles from New Baden.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marissa

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

52 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

57 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Centralia station

62 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and New Baden. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
New Baden

#2 New Baden

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,205
Coordinates38.5350500, -89.7006500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: New Baden (-89.70065, 38.53505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and New Baden. The current time is 22:40:49.

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.