How far is Fairview Heights, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Fairview Heights, IL to Bremen, IL is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
52.1 mi
01h 10m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, Apr 25, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fairview Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Heights
2026-04-25T00:43
Arrive Bremen
Sat, Apr 25, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Heights
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 Fairview Heights
29 mi
00h 35m
To Bremen
23.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on North Brook Circle

    36 m · 10 sec · North Brook Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterside Drive

    99 m · 26 sec · Waterside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Brook Circle

    969 ft · 1 min · North Brook Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Longacre Drive

    1397 ft · 42 sec · Longacre Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North Illinois Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Heights 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 60%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 16%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 12%
State Street
6.05 mi · 12%
North Illinois Street
4.96 mi · 10%
Longacre Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bud
00h 35m from Fairview Heights
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview Heights and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview Heights to Bremen?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 29 miles from Fairview Heights and 23.1 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).

Fairview Heights

#1 Fairview Heights

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population16,127
Coordinates38.5889400, -89.9903800
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Brook Circle (-89.99038, 38.588956)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.88
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.94 $13.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.65 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $5.30 $9.76 $19.52

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview Heights and Bremen. The current time is 00:43:00.

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.