How far is Mount Vernon, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IL to Bremen, IL is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bremen.
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Start on Broadway Street
44 m · 10 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
87 m · 20 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2130 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1350 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street
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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 Mount Vernon and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Bremen?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Posen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 38.5 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Posen
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Du Quoin
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 51.73 mi (83.25 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.3172700, -88.9031200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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