How far is Beason, IL from Mount Pulaski, IL?

The driving distance from Beason, IL to Mount Pulaski, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.92 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.31 mi
16.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.31 mi
Kilometers
16.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pulaski
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beason
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive Mount Pulaski
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beason
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Latham
IL

Small town in the U.

From Beason
6.8 mi
00h 09m
To Mount Pulaski
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beason and Mount Pulaski.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beason and Mount Pulaski.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    764 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 2150th Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · 2150th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 2175th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · 2175th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 2200th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 2200th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Logan Street

    962 ft · 27 sec · North Logan Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McDonald Street

    1894 ft · 54 sec · East McDonald Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2674 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Dekalb Street

    1431 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Vine Street

    86 m · 13 sec · North Vine Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beason and Mount Pulaski.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2150th Avenue
2.69 mi · 21%
2175th Avenue
1.92 mi · 15%
2200th Avenue
1.5 mi · 12%
East McDonald Street
0.36 mi · 3%
East Dekalb Street
0.27 mi · 2%
North Logan Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.87 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latham
00h 09m from Beason
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Beason and Sunny near Mount Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beason to Mount Pulaski?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Latham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Beason and 6.2 miles from Mount Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Beason and Sunny near Mount Pulaski.

Stop Ideas Near Latham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Latham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Clinton City Hall

Clinton , IL
118 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Warrensburg Village Hall

Warrensburg , IL
155 Main St, Warrensburg, IL 62573
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Maroa Police Department

Maroa , IL
120 S Locust St, Maroa, IL 61756
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Latham.

RAIL

Lincoln

26 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beason and Mount Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 10.31 mi (16.59 km).

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#1 Beason

Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1436500, -89.1934200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Mount Pulaski

#2 Mount Pulaski

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

Population1,449
Coordinates40.0108800, -89.2823100
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-89.19321, 40.143652)
End: North Vine Street (-89.282505, 40.010881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beason and Mount Pulaski. The current time is 05:48:55.

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.