How far is Trenton, IL from Jamestown, IL?
The driving distance from Trenton, IL to Jamestown, IL is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 Trenton and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Jamestown.
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Start on East Broadway
1425 ft · 25 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
2096 ft · 41 sec · North Madison Street
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Take the ramp right
1559 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1741 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
1671 ft · 33 sec · Jamestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jamestown Road
51 m · 4 sec · Jamestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jamestown Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Jamestown Road
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Continue on County Highway 11
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 11
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Turn right onto Main Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
17 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton and Jamestown.
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.
North Madison Street
Merge slight left
8.3 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 Trenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9 miles from Trenton and 9 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 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 7:36 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 Trenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Breese
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.38 km).
#1 Trenton
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 38.6056000, -89.6820400 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7339400, -89.5145300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-89.51453, 38.73394)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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