How far is Jacksonville, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
144.11 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.52 mi
200.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.11 mi
Kilometers
231.93 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-19T03:33
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
South Roxana
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Jacksonville
78.5 mi
01h 29m
To Bremen
65.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Park Plaza

    48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street

    115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza

    117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Sandy Street

    115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza

    58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  11. 11

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  16. 16

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
60.8 mi · 42%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 22%
United States Route 67
20.4 mi · 14%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 6%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 5%
South Main Street
6.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North 5th Street

Continue on North 5th Street

26.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Roxana
01h 29m from Jacksonville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Bremen?

The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

South Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Jacksonville and 65.7 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near South Roxana

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

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

RAIL

Alton

10 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

26 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 124.52 mi (200.4 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population18,488
Coordinates39.7339400, -90.2290100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Park Plaza (-90.22901, 39.733738)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 Jacksonville and Bremen. The current time is 03:33:15.

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.