How far is Brooklyn, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, IL to Bremen, IL is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.36 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.36 mi
Kilometers
105.18 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Mon, Jun 1, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Tue, Jun 2, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-06-01T21:45
Arrive Bremen
Mon, Jun 1, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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
Red Bud
IL

City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States

From Brooklyn
33.8 mi
00h 39m
To Bremen
31.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1198 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto S 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · S 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Clair Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint Clair Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 9th Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Missouri Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Missouri Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    9.6 mi · 11 min · New Missouri Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 48%
New Missouri Avenue
9.86 mi · 15%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 11%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 9%
State Street
6.05 mi · 9%
Missouri Avenue
2.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

23.3 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bud
00h 39m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Red Bud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Brooklyn and 31.6 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Red Bud

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

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#1 Brooklyn

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates38.6586600, -90.1659400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South 6th Street (-90.166111, 38.658601)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Bremen. The current time is 21:45:19.

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.