How far is Jonesboro, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, IL to Bremen, IL is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bremen.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Public Square
6 m · 8 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Public Square
70 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Broad Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Willards Ferry Road
2513 ft · 32 sec · Willards Ferry Road
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Turn straight onto 1325E
1.8 mi · 2 min · 1325E
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Turn straight onto State Route 146 West
5.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 146 West
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Turn right onto State Route 3 North
45.7 mi · 1 hr · State Route 3 North
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Keep slight right
65 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Street
6.2 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 Jonesboro and Bremen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 3 North
Turn right onto State Route 3 North
45.7 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bremen?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Sand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Jonesboro and 28.8 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Ridge
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 Sand Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 44.43 mi (71.5 km).
#1 Jonesboro
City in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,677 |
| Coordinates | 37.4517200, -89.2681400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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