How far is Granite City, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Granite City, IL to Bremen, IL is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite City and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite City and Bremen.
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Start on Niedringhaus Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Turn left onto Edison Avenue
651 ft · 34 sec · Edison Avenue
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Turn left onto 19th Street
980 ft · 22 sec · 19th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3058 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
1 km · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Collinsville Road
3207 ft · 60 sec · Collinsville Road
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Continue on North 9th Street
2470 ft · 43 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Missouri Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Missouri Avenue
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
9.6 mi · 11 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left 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 Granite City 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.
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.
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 Granite City and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite City to Bremen?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 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 35.7 miles from Granite City and 32.4 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite City and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Hecker
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 Hecker.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite City and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 54.95 mi (88.43 km).
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
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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