How far is Jamestown, IL from New Baden, IL?
The driving distance from Jamestown, IL to New Baden, IL is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and New Baden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and New Baden.
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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
679 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road
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Take the ramp right
1623 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1641 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Carlyle Road
136 m · 9 sec · Carlyle Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Hanover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hanover Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and New Baden.
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
8.24 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Baden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to New Baden?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Aviston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Jamestown and 11.7 miles from New Baden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 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 New Baden.
Stop Ideas Near Aviston
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 Aviston.
Centralia station
Gateway Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and New Baden. Straight-line distance: 17.02 mi (27.39 km).
#1 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7339400, -89.5145300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Baden
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.5350500, -89.7006500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hanover Street (-89.700628, 38.535051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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