How far is Bremen, IL from West Frankfort, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to West Frankfort, IL is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
67.72 mi
01h 31m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.72 mi
Kilometers
108.98 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Frankfort
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive West Frankfort
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
33.8 mi
00h 45m
To West Frankfort
33.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and West Frankfort.

  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

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambria Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Herrin Road

    67 m · 4 sec · Herrin Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Herrin Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Herrin Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Herrin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opdyke Street
22.9 mi · 34%
Herrin Road
7.08 mi · 10%
Ken Gray Expressway
5.16 mi · 8%
West Herrin Street
3.11 mi · 5%
Cambria Road
1.53 mi · 2%
North 2nd Street
0.91 mi · 1%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murphysboro
00h 45m from Bremen
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near West Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to West Frankfort?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 33.8 miles from Bremen and 33.9 miles from West Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near West Frankfort.

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 West Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
West Frankfort

#2 West Frankfort

City in Illinois, USA

Population7,733
Coordinates37.8978300, -88.9314600
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: West Frankfort (-88.93146, 37.89783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 West Frankfort. The current time is 20:12:10.

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.