Origin
Emden, IL
Evening in Emden on Thursday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emden, IL to Beason, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beason, IL
Diana Reyes
Trip Overview
The drive from Emden, IL to Beason, IL covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 10, I 155, US 136 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on IL 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 26.6 miles, with most of the trip on IL 10 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on IL 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 10 and I 155. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 600E / North West Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Lincoln Street
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 600E / North West Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 600E / North West Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 136
Turn right onto US 136
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Emden, IL to Beason, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Mason City along the way.
Mason City
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 10 | 12.4 mi | 21m |
| I 155 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| US 136 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 55 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2150th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 600th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North West Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 10
— 12.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emden, IL and Beason, IL.
1
Start on Corn Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
Corn Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 600E
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North West Street
5
Continue on CR 600E
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
600th Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 136
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 136
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Merge onto I 155
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 155
9
Merge onto I 55
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 55
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City
11
Turn left onto IL 10; IL 121
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 10; IL 121
12
Turn left onto IL 10
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 10
13
Turn right onto CR 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
2150th Avenue
14
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR 6
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Beason, IL
Evening in Beason on Thursday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Emden, IL to Beason, IL covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 10, I 155, US 136. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Emden, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 600E / North West Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Emden, IL to Beason, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Mason City along the way.
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