How far is Bremen, IL from Wamac, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Wamac, IL is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
69.4 mi
01h 38m
Flight
49.65 mi
79.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.4 mi
Kilometers
111.69 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wamac
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Wamac
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
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
Rice
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Bremen
34.7 mi
00h 49m
To Wamac
34.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3037 ft · 53 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    98 m · 14 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hester Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Hester Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    99 m · 20 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Poplar Street

    159 m · 17 sec · South Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 17th Street

    1004 ft · 50 sec · East 17th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    626 ft · 30 sec · Wabash Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Peach Street

    83 m · 12 sec · East Peach Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Peach Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 47%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 13%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
West Water Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Kennedy Drive
0.39 mi · 1%
US 51
0.3 mi
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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
00h 49m from Bremen
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Sunny near Wamac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Bremen and 34.7 miles from Wamac.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bremen and Sunny near Wamac.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

25 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

39 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Centralia station

42 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Carbondale station

55 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Wamac. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.9 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Wamac

#2 Wamac

City in Marion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,117
Coordinates38.5089400, -89.1406300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Wamac (-89.14063, 38.50894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Wamac. The current time is 21:30:42.

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.