How far is Metropolis, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Metropolis, IL to Bremen, IL is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metropolis and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metropolis and Bremen.
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Start on West 5th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
876 ft · 29 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
594 ft · 17 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn slight left onto North Avenue
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Avenue
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Continue on New Columbia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Big Bay Road
2365 ft · 41 sec · Big Bay Road
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Take the ramp left toward New Columbia, Big Bay
1470 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
600 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
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Continue on IL-13
18 mi · 28 min · IL-13
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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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 Metropolis and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Columbia
Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 Clear leaving Metropolis and Clear near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metropolis to Bremen?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Crainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Metropolis and 49.2 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metropolis and Clear near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Crainville
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 Crainville.
Marion, IL
Carbondale station
Du Quoin
Vienna, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metropolis and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 km).
#1 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5,885 |
| Coordinates | 37.1511700, -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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