Bellwood, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Bellwood, IL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bellwood, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
159.1 mi
Peoria, IL
Quickest Drive
38m
Lockport, IL
Plan Around Bellwood, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bellwood, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bellwood, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bellwood, IL
Driving from Bellwood, IL
The typical drive from Bellwood, IL covers about 98 miles and takes around 1h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 159 miles (3h), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bellwood, IL include Peoria, IL (159.1 mi, 3h), Champaign, IL (138.1 mi, 2h 43m), Bloomington, IL (127.1 mi, 2h 31m), Joliet, IL (36.6 mi, 49m), and Lockport, IL (29.3 mi, 38m). 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 98-mile trip from Bellwood, IL, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Bellwood, IL and 1 routes heading into Bellwood, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 159 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bellwood, IL covers 159 miles and takes approximately 3h. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Bellwood, IL runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Bellwood, IL costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bellwood, IL include Peoria, IL, Champaign, IL, Bloomington, IL and Joliet, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bellwood, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,373
Median Income
$76,990
Median Home Value
$219,600
Median Age
38.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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