How far is Zeigler, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Zeigler, IL to Bremen, IL is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
47.3 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.21 mi
61.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.21 mi
Kilometers
61.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.3 mi
Kilometers
76.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Zeigler
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zeigler
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Bremen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zeigler
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
Sand Ridge
IL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Zeigler
29.5 mi
00h 28m
To Bremen
17.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Street

    150 m · 15 sec · Circle Street

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 3rd South Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 3rd South Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Russell Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Russell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Walnut Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russell Street
11.3 mi · 24%
Walnut Street
8.35 mi · 18%
State Street
6.23 mi · 13%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 10%
3rd South Street
4.49 mi · 9%
North 2nd Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Ridge
00h 28m from Zeigler
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zeigler and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Sand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Zeigler and 17.8 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zeigler and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

20 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

35 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

43 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

60 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zeigler and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.5 km).

Zeigler

#1 Zeigler

City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates37.8994900, -89.0520200
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Street (-89.051859, 37.899586)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 Zeigler and Bremen. The current time is 21:34:39.

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.