How far is Bremen, IL from Norris City, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Norris City, IL is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
104.74 mi
02h 21m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.74 mi
Kilometers
168.56 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris City
Sat, May 2, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sat, May 2, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-02T04:08
Arrive Norris City
Sat, May 2, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Crainville
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
52.3 mi
01h 10m
To Norris City
52.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Norris City.

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Deyoung Street

    27.8 mi · 38 min · West Deyoung Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    1952 ft · 31 sec · North Commercial Street

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 45

    19.7 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 45

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Deyoung Street
27.8 mi · 27%
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 22%
United States Highway 45
19.7 mi · 19%
East Main Street
9.74 mi · 9%
West Main Street
6.53 mi · 6%
West Walnut Street
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Deyoung Street

Continue on West Deyoung Street

27.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crainville
01h 10m from Bremen
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Norris City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Norris City?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Crainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Bremen and 52.4 miles from Norris City.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Norris City.

Stop Ideas Near Crainville

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

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

BUS

Marion, IL

11 mi away
2100 West Main Street
RAIL

Carbondale station

13 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

33 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Vienna, IL

40 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Norris City. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.3 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Norris City

#2 Norris City

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates37.9811600, -88.3292100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Norris City (-88.32921, 37.98116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Norris City. The current time is 04:08:42.

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.