Origin
Belleville, IL
Morning in Belleville on Monday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, IL
Mike Tyurin
East Saint Louis, IL
Amicia Short
Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to East Saint Louis, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 15, Centreville Avenue, West A Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on IL 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 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
6.7 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 13.5 miles, with most of the trip on IL 15 and Centreville Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on IL 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and Centreville Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Turn left onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West A Street
Turn right onto West A Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North 10th Street
Turn right onto North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Centreville Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West A Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East F Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and East Saint Louis, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
East F Street
2
Turn left onto IL 159
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Illinois Street
3
Turn right onto West A Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West A Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 6th Street
5
Continue on Centreville Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centreville Avenue
6
Enter roundabout
128 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto IL 15
11 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 15
9
Turn right onto North 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 10th Street
10
Arrive at destination
0 ft
·
North 10th Street
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 6.7 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 13.5 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Saint Louis, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belleville, 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 Belleville, IL
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 18m.
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 IL 15 for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Belleville, IL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Saint Louis, IL
The final approach into East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, 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
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
East Saint Louis, IL
Morning in East Saint Louis on Monday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
14 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
18m 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 Belleville, IL to East Saint Louis, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 15, Centreville Avenue, West A Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.05 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 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belleville, IL to East Saint Louis, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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