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

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
74.74 mi
01h 37m
Flight
53.67 mi
86.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.74 mi
Kilometers
120.28 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
37.3 mi
00h 48m
To Pleasant Grove
37.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 750N

  17. 17

    Continue on West Vine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Vine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road

    117 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 31%
South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 15%
1615E
7.2 mi · 10%
West Main Street
6.51 mi · 9%
East Vienna Street
4.62 mi · 6%
750N
2.49 mi · 3%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murphysboro
00h 48m from Bremen
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 37.3 miles from Bremen and 37.4 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

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 Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 53.67 mi (86.38 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasant Grove

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,275
Coordinates37.4408800, -89.0298000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Pleasant Grove (-89.0298, 37.44088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 01:36:56.

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.