How far is Martinsville, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Martinsville, IL to Bremen, IL is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.26 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.9 mi
221.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.9 mi
Kilometers
221.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.26 mi
Kilometers
277.23 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Martinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsville
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Bremen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
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 Martinsville
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
Salem
IL

City in Illinois

From Martinsville
89.5 mi
01h 28m
To Bremen
82.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Martinsville and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cereus Lane

    141 m · 22 sec · Cereus Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North York Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North York Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
61.1 mi · 35%
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 26%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 14%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 4%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

61.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 28m from Martinsville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Martinsville and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Martinsville and 82.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Martinsville and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

20 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

35 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

65 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

73 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 137.9 mi (221.93 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

Township in Clark County, Illinois

Population1,076
Coordinates39.3355900, -87.8819800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Toledo Street (-87.88223, 39.335526)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.01 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46.02 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 Martinsville and Bremen. The current time is 04:48:34.

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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.