How far is Carlinville, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Carlinville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlinville and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlinville and Bremen.
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Start on South Side Square
62 m · 5 sec · South Side Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Broad Street
77 m · 10 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto East 1st South Street
1 km · 58 sec · East 1st South Street
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right
2670 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Macoupin Street
2140 ft · 38 sec · Macoupin Street
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
552 ft · 9 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on Jersey Street
728 ft · 12 sec · Jersey Street
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Continue on Staunton Road
1 mi · 1 min · Staunton Road
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Continue on North Hardroad
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Hardroad
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Continue on Illinois Route 4
4.8 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 4
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Continue on North Edwardsville Street
2823 ft · 49 sec · North Edwardsville Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
55 m · 8 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hibbard Street
678 ft · 13 sec · North Hibbard Street
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
1431 ft · 28 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Hackman Street
44.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Hackman Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
643 ft · 18 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · South Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawneetown Trail
4.6 mi · 8 min · Shawneetown Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlinville and Bremen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hackman Street
Turn left onto Hackman Street
44.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlinville and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlinville to Bremen?
The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Carlinville and 49.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlinville and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlinville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 90.71 mi (145.98 km).
#1 Carlinville
City in Illinois
| Population | 5,441 |
| Coordinates | 39.2797700, -89.8817700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
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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