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Trip from Jamestown, IL to Trenton, IL

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Drive Time

27m

Distance

18 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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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Trenton, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jamestown, IL to Trenton, IL covers 18 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, Jamestown Road, County Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 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 miles from Jamestown, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Jamestown, IL to Trenton, IL covers 18 miles and takes about 27m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18 miles you will encounter 9 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 (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 9 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

4
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
17 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 8.2 mi 9m
Jamestown Road 6.9 mi 12m
County Highway 11 1 mi 1m
IL 160 0.6 mi 1m
West Broadway 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Broadway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: US 50 — 8.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, IL and Trenton, 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

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Jamestown Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
8

Merge onto US 50

8.2 mi · 9 min · US 50
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
10

Keep slight left at fork

87 ft · 8 sec
11

Turn left onto IL 160

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 160
12

Turn left onto West Broadway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · West Broadway
13

Arrive at destination

East Broadway

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 miles from Jamestown, IL, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 18 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trenton, 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 18 miles and 27m.

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 US 50 for about 8.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9 mi from Jamestown, IL · 16m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edwardsville, IL

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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edwardsville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9 miles from Jamestown, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Trenton, IL

The final approach into Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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

$2.81 one way

$5.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.09 $6.18
premium $4.89 $3.46 $6.93
diesel $5.61 $3.97 $7.95

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: 6.3 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 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Jamestown, IL

Night in Jamestown on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 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

Trenton, IL

Night in Trenton on Tuesday

Local time

9:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

10 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

27m 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 Trenton, IL covers 18 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, 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 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 $2.81 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 18 miles you will encounter 9 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 (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 Trenton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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