How far is Pontoon Beach, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Pontoon Beach, IL to Bremen, IL is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
70.29 mi
01h 36m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.29 mi
Kilometers
113.12 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Pontoon Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pontoon Beach
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pontoon Beach
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
Hecker
IL

Village in United States of America

From Pontoon Beach
37.3 mi
00h 48m
To Bremen
32.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pontoon Beach and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pontoon Road

    2654 ft · 58 sec · Pontoon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Horseshoe Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Collinsville Granite Road

    2651 ft · 55 sec · Collinsville Granite Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 255 South: Memphis

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Illinois Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pontoon Beach and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.4 mi · 45%
I 255 South
9.58 mi · 14%
New Missouri Avenue
9.06 mi · 13%
South Illinois Street
7.17 mi · 10%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 9%
State Street
6.05 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hecker
00h 48m from Pontoon Beach
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pontoon Beach and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pontoon Beach to Bremen?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Hecker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Pontoon Beach and 32.9 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontoon Beach and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Hecker

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

47 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

68 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

74 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pontoon Beach and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Pontoon Beach

#1 Pontoon Beach

Town

Population5,655
Coordinates38.7317200, -90.0803800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Breckenridge Lane (-90.080482, 38.731719)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pontoon Beach and Bremen. The current time is 01:00:02.

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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.