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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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
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 Emden and Beason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emden and Beason.
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Start on Corn Street
15 m · 8 sec · Corn Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
620 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street
758 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Street
1324 ft · 36 sec · North West Street
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Continue on 600th Avenue
1347 ft · 39 sec · 600th Avenue
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left
1885 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City
2059 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto 2150th Avenue
1729 ft · 38 sec · 2150th Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
677 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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 Emden and Beason. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).
#1 Emden
Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.2986500, -89.4851000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beason
Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1436500, -89.1934200 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beason (-89.19342, 40.14365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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