Origin
Albers, IL
Late night in Albers on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albers, IL to Jamestown, IL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albers, IL
Jan van der Wolf
Jamestown, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
The drive from Albers, IL to Jamestown, IL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamestown Road, Carlyle Road, South Germantown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Jamestown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.2 miles from Albers, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jamestown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 161 / Carlyle Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 161 / Carlyle Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Hanover Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Old Route 50 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 161 / Carlyle Road
Turn left onto IL 161 / Carlyle Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Hanover Street
Turn left onto Hanover Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Old Route 50 West
Turn right onto Old Route 50 West
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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North Walnut Street
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Carlyle Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Germantown Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hanover Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 11 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Route 50 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jamestown Road
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albers, IL and Jamestown, IL.
1
Start on North Commerical Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Commerical Street
2
Turn left onto IL 161
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Carlyle Road
3
Turn left onto Hanover Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hanover Street
4
Continue on South Germantown Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Germantown Road
5
Turn right onto Old Route 50 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 50 West
6
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Walnut Street
7
Continue on Jamestown Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Jamestown Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Jamestown Road
167 ft
·
3 sec
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Jamestown Road
9
Continue on Jamestown Road
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Jamestown Road
10
Continue on County Highway 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 11
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn left onto 3rd Street
57 ft
·
2 sec
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3rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.2 miles from Albers, IL, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.3 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albers, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albers, IL
This is one driving day of about 18.3 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albers, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jamestown Road for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.2 mi from Albers, IL · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Albers, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, IL
The final approach into Jamestown, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jamestown, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamestown, IL
Late night in Jamestown on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 to 15 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albers, IL to Jamestown, IL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamestown Road, Carlyle Road, South Germantown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Albers, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 161 / Carlyle Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Hanover Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Old Route 50 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albers, IL to Jamestown, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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