How far is Freeburg, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Freeburg, IL to Bremen, IL is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Town in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeburg and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeburg and Bremen.
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Start on North Main Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Saint Clair Street
1364 ft · 1 min · West Saint Clair Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
17.2 mi · 30 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto East Lyons Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · East Lyons Street
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
643 ft · 18 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · South Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawneetown Trail
4.6 mi · 8 min · Shawneetown Trail
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Turn sharp right 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 Freeburg 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.
North State Street
Turn right onto North State Street
17.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Freeburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance 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 Freeburg to Bremen?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Tilden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Freeburg and 18.3 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Tilden
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 Tilden.
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeburg and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.79 km).
#1 Freeburg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 4,223 |
| Coordinates | 38.4275500, -89.9137100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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