How far is New Salem, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from New Salem, IL to Bremen, IL is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Salem and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem and Bremen.
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Start on Griggsville Street
23 m · 7 sec · Griggsville Street
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Turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the ramp left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 67
11.9 mi · 13 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 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 New Salem and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pittsfield Road
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Salem and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Salem to Bremen?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upper Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from New Salem and 84.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Salem and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Alton
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 Upper Alton.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Salem and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 133.79 mi (215.31 km).
#1 New Salem
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 5,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.7075500, -90.8476300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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