How far is Cahokia, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Cahokia, IL to Bremen, IL is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
63.77 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.63 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Cahokia
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cahokia
2026-05-12T19:08
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cahokia
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 Cahokia
31.9 mi
00h 40m
To Bremen
31.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    29 m · 9 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mississippi Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50, IL 3

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16.6 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 37 sec · West Holmes Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 3 South
25.9 mi · 41%
South Main Street
16.6 mi · 26%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 12%
State Street
6.05 mi · 9%
US 50
4.13 mi · 6%
Mississippi Avenue
2.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

IL 3 South

Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bud
00h 40m from Cahokia
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cahokia and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 31.9 miles from Cahokia and 31.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cahokia and 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 Cahokia and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.08 km).

Cahokia

#1 Cahokia

Village in St.

Population13,742
Coordinates38.5708800, -90.1901100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-90.190118, 38.570847)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 Cahokia and Bremen. The current time is 19:08:22.

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.