How far is Madison, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Madison, IL to Bremen, IL is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
66.64 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.94 mi
86.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sat, May 30, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 30, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Bremen
Sat, May 30, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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 Madison
34.9 mi
00h 40m
To Bremen
31.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    44 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1451 ft · 35 sec · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3058 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Collinsville Road

    3207 ft · 60 sec · Collinsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 9th Street

    2470 ft · 43 sec · North 9th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street

    36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street

    594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street

    39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Missouri Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Missouri Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    9.6 mi · 11 min · New Missouri Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 47%
New Missouri Avenue
9.86 mi · 15%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 11%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 9%
State Street
6.05 mi · 9%
Missouri Avenue
2.94 mi · 4%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hecker
00h 40m from Madison
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 34.9 miles from Madison and 31.7 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Madison and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 53.94 mi (86.8 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population3,735
Coordinates38.6825500, -90.1570500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-90.157025, 38.682633)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Bremen. The current time is 19:39:13.

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.