How far is Bremen, IL from South Roxana, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to South Roxana, IL is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
81.13 mi
01h 49m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.13 mi
Kilometers
130.56 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Roxana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive South Roxana
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Hecker
IL

Village in United States of America

From Bremen
40.6 mi
00h 54m
To South Roxana
40.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and South Roxana.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Roxana

    2251 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Madison Avenue

    1982 ft · 57 sec · Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue

    1383 ft · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sinclair Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
45.4 mi · 56%
I 255 North
19.7 mi · 24%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 10%
Madison Street
0.8 mi · 1%
East Holmes Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Continue straight

19.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hecker
00h 54m from Bremen
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near South Roxana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to South Roxana?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hecker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Bremen and 40.5 miles from South Roxana.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near South Roxana.

Stop Ideas Near Hecker

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

47 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

68 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

74 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and South Roxana. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.32 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
South Roxana

#2 South Roxana

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,986
Coordinates38.8294900, -90.0628800
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: South Roxana (-90.06288, 38.82949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and South Roxana. The current time is 04:39:15.

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.