How far is Emden, IL from Beason, IL?

The driving distance from Emden, IL to Beason, IL is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
26.56 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Emden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emden
2026-04-19T07:09
Arrive Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Emden
13.3 mi
00h 19m
To Beason
13.3 mi
00h 19m

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
6 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Corn Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Corn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    620 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street

    758 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Street

    1324 ft · 36 sec · North West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 600th Avenue

    1347 ft · 39 sec · 600th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1885 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City

    2059 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2150th Avenue

    1729 ft · 38 sec · 2150th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    677 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
10.8 mi · 41%
IL 10
0.39 mi · 1%
2150th Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
600th Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
North West Street
0.25 mi · 1%
North Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 19m from Emden
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.3 miles from Emden and 13.3 miles from Beason.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 12.3 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 3.3 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 Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emden and Beason. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Emden

Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States

Population456
Coordinates40.2986500, -89.4851000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beason

Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1436500, -89.1934200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Emden (-89.4851, 40.29865)
End: Beason (-89.19342, 40.14365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 Emden and Beason. The current time is 07:09:12.

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.