How far is Germantown, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Germantown, IL to Bremen, IL is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Bremen.
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Start on Munster Street
1661 ft · 1 min · Munster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carlyle Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Carlyle Road
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Turn left onto South Commerical Street
1355 ft · 37 sec · South Commerical Street
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Continue on Albers Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Albers Road
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Take the ramp left
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 177
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 177
1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177
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Continue on North Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn straight onto County Highway 13
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway 13
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Grant Street
1459 ft · 44 sec · West Grant Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right
1002 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
4 mi · 7 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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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 Germantown and Bremen.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Germantown and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Bremen?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lively Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Germantown and 27.7 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Lively Grove
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 Lively Grove.
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.29 km).
#1 Germantown
Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.5536600, -89.5384200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
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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