Belleville, IL Road Trips
With 45 routes heading out and 42 heading in, Belleville, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 221 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Belleville, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
87
Longest Drive
324.2 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
18m
East Saint Louis, IL
Plan Around Belleville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Belleville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Belleville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Belleville, IL
Belleville, IL to Waukegan, IL
Belleville, IL to Evanston, IL
Belleville, IL to West Ridge, IL
Belleville, IL to Crystal Lake, IL
Belleville, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Belleville, IL to Niles, IL
Belleville, IL to Palatine, IL
Belleville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Belleville, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL
Belleville, IL to Loves Park, IL
Belleville, IL to Park Ridge, IL
Belleville, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL
Belleville, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Belleville, IL to Rockford, IL
Belleville, IL to Chicago, IL
Belleville, IL to Carol Stream, IL
Belleville, IL to Elgin, IL
Belleville, IL to Berwyn, IL
Driving from Belleville, IL
The typical drive from Belleville, IL covers about 221 miles and takes around 4h 10m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 324 miles (6h 13m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Belleville, IL include Waukegan, IL (324.2 mi, 6h 13m), Evanston, IL (306 mi, 5h 57m), West Ridge, IL (301.7 mi, 5h 52m), Crystal Lake, IL (301.3 mi, 6h 5m), and Arlington Heights, IL (299.4 mi, 5h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 221-mile trip from Belleville, IL, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 45 mapped routes leaving Belleville, IL and 42 routes heading into Belleville, IL, covering 87 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 324 miles.
The longest mapped route from Belleville, IL covers 324 miles and takes approximately 6h 13m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Belleville, IL runs about 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 221-mile trip from Belleville, IL costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Belleville, IL include Waukegan, IL, Evanston, IL, West Ridge, IL and Crystal Lake, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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