How far is Cobden, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Cobden, IL to Bremen, IL is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cobden and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cobden and Bremen.
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Start on East Maple
20 m · 5 sec · East Maple
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Turn right onto South Front Street
743 ft · 23 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto East Poplar Street
141 m · 24 sec · East Poplar Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2205 ft · 2 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Bell Hill Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Bell Hill Road
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Turn left onto 1615E
1.8 mi · 2 min · 1615E
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Continue on 1575E
11.8 mi · 14 min · 1575E
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Turn left onto West Main Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
65 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left 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 Cobden and Bremen.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cobden 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 Cobden to Bremen?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Sand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Cobden and 23.2 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cobden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Ridge
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 Sand Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cobden and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.39 km).
#1 Cobden
Village in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 37.5314400, -89.2534200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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