How far is Saint Elmo, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Elmo, IL to Bremen, IL is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Elmo and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Elmo and Bremen.
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Start on East 4th Street
44 m · 12 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1254 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Road
2709 ft · 57 sec · East Cumberland Road
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Turn left onto Interstate Drive
2936 ft · 60 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 West: St Louis
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
2134 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Continue on North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on North Commercial Street
2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street
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Continue on North Poplar Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North Poplar Street
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Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 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 Saint Elmo and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
22 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Elmo to Bremen?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 59 miles from Saint Elmo and 55 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Elmo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Richview
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 Richview.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Elmo and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).
#1 Saint Elmo
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.0272700, -88.8481100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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