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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 3rd Street
17 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto County Highway 11
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 11
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Continue on Jamestown Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Jamestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jamestown Road
44 m · 3 sec · Jamestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jamestown Road
2359 ft · 47 sec · Jamestown Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West
70 m · 5 sec · Old Route 50 West
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
Centralia station
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Breese. Straight-line distance: 8.55 mi (13.76 km).
#1 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7339400, -89.5145300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breese
City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.
| Population | 4,538 |
| Coordinates | 38.6106000, -89.5270300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Route 50 West (-89.527015, 38.61077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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