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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Cambria Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Herrin Road
67 m · 4 sec · Herrin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Herrin Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Continue on West Herrin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Herrin Street
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Continue on Herrin Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Take the ramp left
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murphysboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and West Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Frankfort
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 7,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.8978300, -88.9314600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Frankfort (-88.93146, 37.89783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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