How far is Robinson, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Robinson, IL to Bremen, IL is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.43 mi
03h 31m
Flight
130 mi
209.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130 mi
Kilometers
209.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.43 mi
Kilometers
296.81 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, May 31, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Robinson
Sun, May 31, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinson
2026-05-30T21:40
Arrive Bremen
Sun, May 31, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Salem
IL

City in Illinois

From Robinson
92.1 mi
01h 45m
To Bremen
92.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Douglas Street

    58 m · 16 sec · Douglas Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    12.2 mi · 18 min · East 1050th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    25.3 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Fayette Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Fayette Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 South, I-70 West

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robinson 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
61.1 mi · 33%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 13%
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi · 10%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 4%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

61.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 45m from Robinson
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robinson and Chance 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 Robinson to Bremen?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Robinson and 92.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

20 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

35 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

65 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

73 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinson and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 130 mi (209.21 km).

Robinson

#1 Robinson

City in Illinois

Population7,271
Coordinates39.0053200, -87.7391900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Douglas Street (-87.738924, 39.005319)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.64 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.28 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Robinson and Bremen. The current time is 21:40:33.

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.