How far is Cincinnati, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
91.87 mi
01h 52m
Flight
73.37 mi
118.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.87 mi
Kilometers
147.85 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T06:46
Arrive Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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
Beaucoup
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Cincinnati
50.9 mi
00h 56m
To Bremen
40.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1000N

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 900E

    2 mi · 5 min · 900E

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 800 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 800 North

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Robinson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Robinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 610 North

    1506 ft · 25 sec · County Road 610 North

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 600 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Fairfield Road

    7 mi · 10 min · New Fairfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1350 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
23.6 mi · 26%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 10%
Main Street
7.9 mi · 9%
New Fairfield Road
6.95 mi · 8%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 6%
County Road 600 North
4.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaucoup
00h 56m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Beaucoup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Cincinnati and 40.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Beaucoup

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

24 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

30 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

38 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

70 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 73.37 mi (118.07 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population8,830
Coordinates38.4008800, -88.5119900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1000N (-88.51199, 38.400893)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Bremen. The current time is 06:46:00.

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.