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Trip from Jamestown, IL to Beckemeyer, IL

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.2 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
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 24m ★

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

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Downtown Beckemeyer, IL, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jamestown, IL to Beckemeyer, 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 Jamestown, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Jamestown, IL to Beckemeyer, 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 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 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (County Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 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
8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Jamestown Road

Enter roundabout onto Jamestown Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | Old Route 50 West

Turn left onto Old Route 50 West

Navigation decision point

5
13.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | Louis Street

Turn right onto Louis 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 Jamestown, IL and Beckemeyer, 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

6.8 mi · 11 min · Jamestown Road
5

Enter roundabout onto Jamestown Road

143 ft · 2 sec · Jamestown Road
6

Continue on Jamestown Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Jamestown Road
7

Continue on North Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
8

Turn left onto Old Route 50 West

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Route 50 West
9

Continue on Old US Hwy 50

4.0 mi · 7 min · Old US Hwy 50
10

Continue on Old Highway 50

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Old Highway 50
11

Turn right onto Louis Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Louis Street
12

Arrive at destination

Louis 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 Jamestown, IL, or about 12m 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 12m 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 Beckemeyer, 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 14.2 miles and 25m.

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 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 Jamestown, IL · 12m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edwardsville, IL

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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edwardsville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Jamestown, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beckemeyer, IL

The final approach into Beckemeyer, 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 Beckemeyer, 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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Jamestown, IL

Evening in Jamestown on Tuesday

Local time

7:28 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

Beckemeyer, IL

Evening in Beckemeyer on Tuesday

Local time

7:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

2 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

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 Jamestown, IL to Beckemeyer, 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 Jamestown, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (County Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Jamestown, IL to Beckemeyer, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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