How far is Marion, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Marion, IL to Bremen, IL is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Bremen.
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Start on 2050N
2.9 mi · 11 min · 2050N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 500E
11.8 mi · 16 min · 500E
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Turn right onto 850N
5 mi · 7 min · 850N
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Continue on County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1850 East
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 1850 East
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Take the ramp right
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ken Gray Expressway
13.5 mi · 14 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 154: Sesser
1846 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 154
6.8 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 154
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto County Highway 23
18.5 mi · 27 min · County Highway 23
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
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Turn sharp right 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 Marion and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 1850 East
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Marion 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 Marion to Bremen?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Marion and 64.7 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 97.53 mi (156.96 km).
#1 Marion
City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.5511600, -88.1083700 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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