Trip from Union, IL to Beason, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

18.1 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

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

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Beason, IL

Diana Reyes

Trip Overview

The drive from Union, IL to Beason, IL covers 18.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2150th Avenue, 2500th Street, 2550th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on 2150th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 18.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

2150th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 20 / 2550th Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Union, IL to Beason, IL is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 20 / 2550th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (CR 25 / 1800th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 20 / 2550th Street

Turn left onto CR 20 / 2550th Street

Navigation decision point

5.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | CR 25 / 1800th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 25 / 1800th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
2150th Avenue	5.4 mi	9m
2500th Street	3.5 mi	8m
2550th Street	2.1 mi	5m
2100th Avenue	2 mi	3m
2400th Street	1 mi	2m
1800th Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
East South Street	0.8 mi	1m
2137th Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: 2150th Avenue — 5.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union, IL and Beason, IL.

Start on 1245th Avenue

48 ft · 6 sec · 1245th Avenue

Turn left onto CR 20

2.1 mi · 5 min · 2550th Street

Continue on CR 20

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 1450th Avenue

Continue on CR 20

3.5 mi · 8 min · 2500th Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 25

0.9 mi · 2 min · 1800th Avenue

Continue on CR 25

1.0 mi · 2 min · 2400th Street

Continue on North St; West North Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North St; West North Street

Continue on Northwest Vine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest Vine Street

Continue on Southeast Vine Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Southeast Vine Street

Turn slight left onto East South Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East South Street

Continue on CR 6

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 2350th Street

Continue on CR 6

2.0 mi · 3 min · 2100th Avenue

Continue on CR 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2137th Avenue

Continue on CR 6

5.4 mi · 9 min · 2150th Avenue

Continue on CR 6

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Broadway Street

Arrive at destination

CR 6

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.11	$6.21
premium	$4.89	$3.48	$6.97
diesel	$5.61	$4.00	$7.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.4	$1.90	$0.87
Efficient EV	4.5	$1.58	$0.72
EV Truck/SUV	7.2	$2.53	$1.16

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Union, IL

Evening in Union on Thursday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beason, IL

Evening in Beason on Thursday

Local time

5:56 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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 Union, IL to Beason, IL covers 18.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 2150th Avenue, 2500th Street, 2550th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9 miles from Union, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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.

The drive from Union, IL to Beason, IL is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 20 / 2550th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (CR 25 / 1800th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Union, IL to Beason, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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