How far is Beason, IL from Elkhart, IL?
The driving distance from Beason, IL to Elkhart, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beason and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beason and Elkhart.
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Start on Broadway Street
677 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on 2150th Avenue
1729 ft · 45 sec · 2150th Avenue
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Keokuk Street
2758 ft · 56 sec · Keokuk Street
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Turn left onto North Logan Street
3059 ft · 52 sec · North Logan Street
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Turn slight right onto 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Parkway
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
2665 ft · 53 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Old Route 66
7.1 mi · 11 min · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto Governor Oglesby Street
120 m · 11 sec · Governor Oglesby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governor Oglesby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beason and Elkhart.
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
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8.45 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Beason and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beason to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Beason and 13.2 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Beason and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beason and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.17 km).
#1 Beason
Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1436500, -89.1934200 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart
Township in Logan County, Illinois
| Population | 389 |
| Coordinates | 40.0206000, -89.4828800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Governor Oglesby Street (-89.482866, 40.020614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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