Origin
Beckemeyer, IL
Evening in Beckemeyer on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckemeyer, IL
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Jamestown, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL covers 14.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamestown Road, Old US Hwy 50, County Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Jamestown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 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
7.1 miles from Beckemeyer, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL covers 14.2 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Old Highway 50.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Old Highway 50): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Old Highway 50
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 50
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
5.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Jamestown Road
Enter roundabout onto Jamestown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.2 mi into trip
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~25m 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 |
| Old US Hwy 50 | 4 mi | 7m |
| County Highway 11 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 50 West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Louis Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 50 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jamestown Road
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckemeyer, IL and Jamestown, IL.
1
Start on Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Louis Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 50
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Highway 50
3
Continue on Old US Hwy 50
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Old US Hwy 50
4
Continue on Old Route 50 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 50 West
5
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Continue on Jamestown Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jamestown Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Jamestown Road
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Jamestown Road
8
Continue on Jamestown Road
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Jamestown Road
9
Continue on County Highway 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 11
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto 3rd Street
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
3rd Street
12
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 7.1 miles from Beckemeyer, IL, or about 13m 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 14.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
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 Beckemeyer, 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 Beckemeyer, IL
This is one driving day of about 14.2 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beckemeyer, 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 7.1 mi from Beckemeyer, IL · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Beckemeyer, 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
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Jamestown on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL covers 14.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamestown Road, Old US Hwy 50, County Highway 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Beckemeyer, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Old Highway 50): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Beckemeyer, IL to Jamestown, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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