How far is Bremen, IL from Somerset, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Somerset, IL is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Somerset.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 26 min · Opdyke Street
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Deyoung Street
27.7 mi · 38 min · West Deyoung Street
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Highway 145
5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Deneal Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1894 ft · 1 min · Deneal Road
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Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road
35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Somerset.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Deyoung Street
Continue on West Deyoung Street
27.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Clear leaving Bremen and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Somerset?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Carbondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Bremen and 48.1 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bremen and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Carbondale
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 Carbondale.
Carbondale station
Marion, IL
Du Quoin
Vienna, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.67 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.6544900, -88.4572700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.78 | $31.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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