How far is Beckemeyer, IL from Jamestown, IL?
The driving distance from Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckemeyer and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckemeyer and Jamestown.
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Start on Louis Street
1278 ft · 1 min · Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 50
625 ft · 13 sec · Old Highway 50
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Continue on Old US Hwy 50
4 mi · 7 min · Old US Hwy 50
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Continue on Old Route 50 West
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Route 50 West
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Jamestown Road
2352 ft · 47 sec · Jamestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jamestown Road
51 m · 4 sec · Jamestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jamestown Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Jamestown Road
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Continue on County Highway 11
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 11
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Turn right onto Main Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
17 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckemeyer and Jamestown.
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.
Jamestown Road
Exit the roundabout onto Jamestown Road
6.78 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beckemeyer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckemeyer to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Breese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Beckemeyer and 7.1 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beckemeyer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Breese
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Breese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckemeyer and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 9.83 mi (15.82 km).
#1 Beckemeyer
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 38.6056000, -89.4359200 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7339400, -89.5145300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-89.51453, 38.73394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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