How far is Ramsey, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Ramsey, IL to Bremen, IL is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
111 mi
02h 06m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111 mi
Kilometers
178.63 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Apr 29, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Wed, Apr 29, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-29T10:27
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Apr 29, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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
Richview
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Ramsey
57.4 mi
01h 03m
To Bremen
53.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    33 m · 13 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    59 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Superior Street

    2825 ft · 37 sec · South Superior Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  5. 5

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  9. 9

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  10. 10

    Continue on North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  12. 12

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E

  14. 14

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · North Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 12%
North Poplar Street
11.5 mi · 10%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 10%
Saint Louis
10.7 mi · 10%
250E
10.4 mi · 9%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

22 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richview
01h 03m from Ramsey
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ramsey to Bremen?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Richview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Ramsey and 53.6 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Chance Rain Showers near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Richview

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

21 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

41 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

73 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.79 km).

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#1 Ramsey

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East Front Street (-89.108955, 39.144507)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Bremen. The current time is 10:27:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.