How far is McLeansboro, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from McLeansboro, IL to Bremen, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.76 mi
01h 34m
Flight
66.48 mi
106.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.48 mi
Kilometers
106.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.76 mi
Kilometers
121.92 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 5, 10:28 AM CDT
Return by in McLeansboro
Tue, May 5, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLeansboro
2026-05-05T08:54
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 5, 10:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McLeansboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tamaroa
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From McLeansboro
37.8 mi
00h 47m
To Bremen
37.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jackson Street

    78 m · 10 sec · South Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1663 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Randolph Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · West Randolph Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ewing Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Ewing Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ewing Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Ewing Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 37

    1.3 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 37

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway 23

    18.5 mi · 27 min · County Highway 23

  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 McLeansboro and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway 23
18.5 mi · 24%
West Randolph Street
11.2 mi · 15%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 12%
Ewing Road
8.77 mi · 12%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 9%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

County Highway 23

Turn right onto County Highway 23

18.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tamaroa
00h 47m from McLeansboro
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McLeansboro and 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 McLeansboro to Bremen?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Tamaroa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from McLeansboro and 37.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around McLeansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Tamaroa

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

14 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

31 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLeansboro and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 66.48 mi (106.99 km).

McLeansboro

#1 McLeansboro

City in Illinois

Population2,730
Coordinates38.0933800, -88.5356100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jackson Street (-88.535051, 38.093384)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McLeansboro and Bremen. The current time is 08:54:42.

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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.