How far is Jamestown, IL from Carlyle, IL?
The driving distance from Jamestown, IL to Carlyle, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
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City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Carlyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Carlyle.
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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
1678 ft · 40 sec · Jamestown Road
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Take the ramp left
1524 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
20 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Carlyle.
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
Merge slight left
8.06 mi · 00h 09m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Carlyle?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 8.9 miles from Jamestown and 8.9 miles from Carlyle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlyle.
Stop Ideas Near Breese
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Carlyle. Straight-line distance: 11.47 mi (18.46 km).
#1 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7339400, -89.5145300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlyle
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,148 |
| Coordinates | 38.6103300, -89.3725800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Street (-89.372579, 38.610173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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