How far is Elsah, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Elsah, IL to Bremen, IL is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsah and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsah and Bremen.
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Start on Mill Street
2010 ft · 56 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left
33 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Continue on Great River Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1408 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Turn straight onto West Ferguson Avenue
676 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Edwardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 South
2081 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 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 Elsah 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Elsah and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsah to Bremen?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Elsah and 44.7 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elsah and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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 Belleville.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsah and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.82 km).
#1 Elsah
Township in Jersey County, Illinois
| Population | 604 |
| Coordinates | 38.9561600, -90.3598400 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $4.61 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
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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