How far is West Frankfort, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from West Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Frankfort and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Frankfort and Bremen.
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Start on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
1051 ft · 18 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Herrin Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Continue on East Herrin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Herrin Street
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Continue on Herrin Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cambria Road
11 m · 1 sec · Cambria Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cambria Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road
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Turn left onto Russell Street
11.3 mi · 16 min · Russell Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
65 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Street
6.2 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 West Frankfort and Bremen.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving West Frankfort and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Frankfort to Bremen?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Murphysboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from West Frankfort and 20.2 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Frankfort and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Murphysboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Frankfort and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).
#1 West Frankfort
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 7,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.8978300, -88.9314600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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