How far is Glen Carbon, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Glen Carbon, IL to Bremen, IL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
70.69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55.2 mi
88.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.69 mi
Kilometers
113.76 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Glen Carbon
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Carbon
2026-05-30T06:52
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Carbon
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
Hecker
IL

Village in United States of America

From Glen Carbon
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Bremen
32.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Carbon and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Carbon and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Route 157

    698 ft · 17 sec · South State Route 157

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 162

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 162

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 255

    12 mi · 14 min · Interstate 255

  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 Glen Carbon and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 44%
Interstate 255
12 mi · 17%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 13%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 10%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 9%
State Street
6.05 mi · 9%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hecker
00h 41m from Glen Carbon
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glen Carbon and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Carbon to Bremen?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Hecker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Glen Carbon and 32.4 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Carbon and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Hecker

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

47 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

68 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

74 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Carbon and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 55.2 mi (88.84 km).

Glen Carbon

#1 Glen Carbon

Village in Illinois, United States

Population12,887
Coordinates38.7483800, -89.9831600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.983188, 38.748393)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Carbon and Bremen. The current time is 06:52:46.

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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.