How far is Frankfort, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
55.74 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.7 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Frankfort
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-18T21:13
Arrive Bremen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
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
Murphysboro
IL

Town in Illinois

From Frankfort
34.7 mi
00h 41m
To Bremen
21.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Frankfort and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Louis Street

    30 m · 9 sec · East Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Benton Road

    788 ft · 37 sec · North Benton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    1051 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Herrin Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Herrin Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Herrin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cambria Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Cambria Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cambria Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russell Street
11.3 mi · 20%
Walnut Street
8.35 mi · 15%
Herrin Road
6.59 mi · 12%
State Street
6.23 mi · 11%
Ken Gray Expressway
5.06 mi · 9%
East Herrin Street
3.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murphysboro
00h 41m from Frankfort
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort 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 Frankfort to Bremen?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Murphysboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Frankfort and 21.1 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Murphysboro

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

11 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

29 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

34 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

55 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population19,411
Coordinates37.9000500, -88.9022900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East Saint Louis Street (-88.902289, 37.900015)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 Frankfort and Bremen. The current time is 21:13:56.

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.