How far is Jamestown, IL from Breese, IL?

The driving distance from Jamestown, IL to Breese, IL is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
9.14 mi
00h 12m
Flight
8.55 mi
13.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.55 mi
Kilometers
13.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.14 mi
Kilometers
14.71 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breese
Tue, Apr 14, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Breese
Tue, Apr 14, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Saint Rose
IL

Township in Clinton County, Illinois

From Jamestown
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Breese
4.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Breese.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Breese.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    17 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1263 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway 11

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Jamestown Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Jamestown Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jamestown Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Jamestown Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Jamestown Road

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Jamestown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West

    70 m · 5 sec · Old Route 50 West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 50 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Breese.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamestown Road
7.26 mi · 79%
County Highway 11
1.01 mi · 11%
North Walnut Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 3%
Old Route 50 West
0.04 mi
3rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jamestown Road

Continue on Jamestown Road

6.78 mi · 00h 12m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 06m from Jamestown
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamestown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breese.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Breese?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Jamestown and 4.6 miles from Breese.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breese.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Rose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.

RAIL

Centralia station

40 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Alton

56 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

57 mi away
551 South 16th St.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

66 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Breese. Straight-line distance: 8.55 mi (13.76 km).

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#1 Jamestown

Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7339400, -89.5145300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Breese

#2 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-89.514612, 38.733946)
End: Old Route 50 West (-89.527015, 38.61077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Breese. The current time is 20:00:44.

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.