How far is Fairmont City, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Fairmont City, IL to Bremen, IL is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
61.43 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.5 mi
81.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.5 mi
Kilometers
81.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.43 mi
Kilometers
98.86 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Fairmont City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont City
2026-04-19T03:34
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont City
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 Fairmont City
33.2 mi
00h 37m
To Bremen
28.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont City and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Avenue

    7 m · 7 sec · Thomas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kingshighway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Kingshighway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1599 ft · 39 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 255 South, US 50 West

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 51%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 15%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 12%
State Street
6.35 mi · 10%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 10%
Kingshighway
3.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bud
00h 37m from Fairmont City
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairmont City and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont City to Bremen?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 33.2 miles from Fairmont City and 28.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont City 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 Fairmont City and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 50.5 mi (81.27 km).

Fairmont City

#1 Fairmont City

Town in Illinois, United States

Population2,439
Coordinates38.6497700, -90.0931600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomas Avenue (-90.093161, 38.649722)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont City and Bremen. The current time is 03:34:08.

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.