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Trip from Jamestown, IL to Saint Rose, IL

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Drive Time

14m

Distance

5.8 mi

9 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jamestown, IL, IL

Jamestown, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jamestown, IL to Saint Rose, IL covers 5.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Goodings Ford Road, Jamestown Road, County Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Goodings Ford Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.91 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

2.9 miles from Jamestown, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 5.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Goodings Ford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2 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 Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (County Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Goodings Ford Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Highway 11

Turn left onto County Highway 11

Navigation decision point

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Goodings Ford Road

Turn right onto Goodings Ford Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Saint Rose Road

Turn left onto Saint Rose Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Goodings Ford Road 2 mi 7m
Jamestown Road 1.5 mi 2m
County Highway 11 1 mi 1m
Saint Rose Road 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Goodings Ford Road — 2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, IL and Saint Rose, IL.

1

Start on 3rd Street

57 ft · 4 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto County Highway 11

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway 11
4

Continue on Jamestown Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jamestown Road
5

Turn right onto Goodings Ford Road

2.0 mi · 7 min · Goodings Ford Road
6

Turn left onto Saint Rose Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Saint Rose Road
7

Arrive at destination

Saint Rose Road

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 2.9 miles from Jamestown, IL, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2 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 5.8 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 2.9 miles or 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Rose, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, IL

This is one driving day of about 5.8 miles and 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamestown, 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 Goodings Ford Road for about 2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.9 mi from Jamestown, IL · 5m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edwardsville, IL

3 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

Edwardsville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 5.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edwardsville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.9 miles from Jamestown, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Rose, IL

The final approach into Saint Rose, 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 Saint Rose, 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

$0.91 one way

$1.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.00 $1.99
premium $4.89 $1.12 $2.23
diesel $5.61 $1.28 $2.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.7 0 $0.61 $0.28
Efficient EV 1.5 0 $0.51 $0.23
EV Truck/SUV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Jamestown, IL

Night in Jamestown on Tuesday

Local time

10:18 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

Destination

Saint Rose, IL

Night in Saint Rose on Tuesday

Local time

10:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

14m 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 Jamestown, IL to Saint Rose, IL covers 5.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Goodings Ford Road, Jamestown Road, County Highway 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.9 miles from Jamestown, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.91 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (County Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Goodings Ford Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jamestown, IL to Saint Rose, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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