Trip from Belleville, IL to Crestwood, IL

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

118.8 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 16m

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

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Belleville, IL

Mike Tyurin

Crestwood, IL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Belleville to Crestwood is a straightforward 118.8-mile journey that spans the heart of the Midwest. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, it is an affordable connection between these two Illinois points. You will primarily rely on I-64, the Ken Gray Expressway, and Lebanon Avenue to navigate the distance. Because the total drive time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra errands to run in either city.

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

59.4 miles from Belleville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent cruising on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 58.7 miles on I-64. The route feels purposeful and efficient rather than winding or scenic, prioritizing direct movement across the region. Expect a consistent interstate experience that shifts from the immediate surroundings of Belleville to the more infrastructure-heavy corridors leading into Crestwood. It is the type of driving where you can easily maintain a steady pace without frequent navigation changes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

652 ft 385 ft

Total Climb

628 ft

Total Descent

605 ft

Highest Point

652 ft

~5 mi in

Elevation Range

268 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Ken Gray Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 66.4 miles in near I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 114.1 miles (IL 37): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward IL 148

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 45 Toward IL 148

114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | IL 37

Turn left onto IL 37

Navigation decision point

115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | Power Plant Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

Navigation decision point

118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | Pinewood Drive

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	58.7 mi	1h 3m
Ken Gray Expressway	46.8 mi	50m
Lebanon Avenue	5.2 mi	9m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m
Lake Egypt Road	1 mi	2m
Maple Street	0.9 mi	1m
IL 148	0.7 mi	1m
McKinney Chapel Road	0.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 58.7 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Crestwood, IL.

Start on East F Street

328 ft · 16 sec · East F Street

Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue

5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Maple Street

Turn left onto IL 158

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Air Mobility Drive

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon

Merge onto I 64

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 45 Toward IL 148

Turn right onto IL 148

0.7 mi · 1 min · IL 148

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

Arrive at destination

Pinewood Drive

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 2-hour and 21-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 118.8-mile stretch in one go, as there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination. If you want to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure to bypass peak commute hours on the Ken Gray Expressway. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you leave Belleville to avoid stopping mid-trip. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival to match your schedule exactly.

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 59.4 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Belleville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Belleville, IL

This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belleville, 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 I 64 for about 58.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.4 mi from Belleville, IL · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IL

59 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

Frankfort, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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

$18.04 one way

$36.09 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.89	$39.78
premium	$4.80	$22.43	$44.85
diesel	$5.64	$26.39	$52.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.75
EV Truck/SUV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 1 day ago

Origin

Belleville, IL

Night in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

9:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Crestwood, IL

Night in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

9:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

SSE 3 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Along the Route

59°F

Nashville, IL

59 mi in

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

1 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

2h 21m 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 Belleville, IL to Crestwood, IL covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Ken Gray Expressway, Lebanon Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Belleville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.04 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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 385 ft to 652 ft elevation with about 628 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Belleville, IL to Crestwood, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Belleville, IL

Crestwood, IL

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 21m on the road

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