How far is Beason, IL from Union, IL?

The driving distance from Beason, IL to Union, IL is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
19.29 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.52 mi
21.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.52 mi
Kilometers
21.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.29 mi
Kilometers
31.04 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beason
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Union
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Beason
9 mi
00h 12m
To Union
10.3 mi
00h 12m

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
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beason and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    677 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 2150th Avenue

    5.4 mi · 10 min · 2150th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 2137th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 2137th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 2100th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 2100th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 2350th Street

    2629 ft · 52 sec · 2350th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East South Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East South Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Vine Street

    1153 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Vine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Vine Street

    2837 ft · 1 min · Northwest Vine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North St; West North Street

    969 ft · 27 sec · North St; West North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 2400th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 2400th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 1800th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1800th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2500th Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · 2500th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 1450th Avenue

    729 ft · 20 sec · 1450th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 2550th Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 2550th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1245th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · 1245th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1245th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2150th Avenue
5.41 mi · 28%
2500th Street
3.48 mi · 18%
2550th Street
2.13 mi · 11%
2100th Avenue
1.98 mi · 10%
2400th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
1800th Avenue
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

2150th Avenue

Continue on 2150th Avenue

5.41 mi · 00h 10m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 12m from Beason
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Beason and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beason to Union?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Beason and 10.3 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Union.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beason and Union. Straight-line distance: 13.52 mi (21.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Beason

Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1436500, -89.1934200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Union

Village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States

Population548
Coordinates40.2875400, -89.3670400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-89.19321, 40.143652)
End: 1245th Avenue (-89.367117, 40.287535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 Union. The current time is 05:51:19.

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.