How far is Bremen, IL from Ramsey, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Ramsey, IL is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
114.41 mi
02h 32m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.12 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, Apr 29, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-29T11:44
Arrive Ramsey
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Richview
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Bremen
57.2 mi
01h 16m
To Ramsey
57.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Ramsey.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    16.7 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Water Street

    2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  12. 12

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  17. 17

    Continue on North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  23. 23

    Continue on South Superior Street

    2825 ft · 41 sec · South Superior Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    33 m · 8 sec · East Front Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 28%
300E
13.5 mi · 12%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 10%
150E
10.4 mi · 9%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 8%
County Road 180 East
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richview
01h 16m from Bremen
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Ramsey?

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Richview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Bremen and 57.2 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bremen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Richview

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

21 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

41 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

73 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.79 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Ramsey (-89.10868, 39.14449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Ramsey. The current time is 11:44:52.

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.