How far is Lucas, IL from Beason, IL?

The driving distance from Lucas, IL to Beason, IL is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
19.73 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.54 mi
23.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.54 mi
Kilometers
23.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.76 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lucas
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucas
2026-04-19T07:09
Arrive Beason
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lucas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Lucas
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To Beason
9.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lucas and Beason.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lucas and Beason.

  1. 1

    Start on 1250th Avenue

    1082 ft · 32 sec · 1250th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1750th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1750th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 1800th Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · 1800th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 2400th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 2400th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North St; West North Street

    969 ft · 27 sec · North St; West North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Vine Street

    2837 ft · 1 min · Northwest Vine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Vine Street

    1153 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Vine Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East South Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East South Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 2350th Street

    2629 ft · 52 sec · 2350th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 2100th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 2100th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 2137th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 2137th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 2150th Avenue

    5.4 mi · 10 min · 2150th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    677 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucas and Beason.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2150th Avenue
5.41 mi · 27%
2100th Avenue
1.98 mi · 10%
1800th Avenue
1.97 mi · 10%
1750th Avenue
1.19 mi · 6%
2400th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
East South Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2150th Avenue

Continue on 2150th Avenue

5.41 mi · 00h 10m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 18m from Lucas
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Lucas 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 Lucas to Beason?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Lucas and 9.9 miles from Beason.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Lucas and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Beason.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucas and Beason. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).

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#1 Lucas

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population481
Coordinates40.3067100, -89.3676000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beason

Beason is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1436500, -89.1934200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lucas (-89.3676, 40.30671)
End: Beason (-89.19342, 40.14365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.65 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $5.30 $3.71 $7.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucas and Beason. The current time is 07:09:59.

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.