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Trip from Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL

Drive Time

9m

Distance

5.1 mi

8 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 9m ★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m ★

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

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Downtown Belleville, IL, IL

Belleville, IL

Mike Tyurin

Downtown Fairview Heights, IL, IL

Fairview Heights, IL

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

The drive from Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Illinois Street, Longacre Drive, North Brook Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on North Illinois Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 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

2.6 miles from Belleville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 5.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Illinois Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 IL 159 / North Illinois Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL is easy. At 9m 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 (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 159 / North Illinois Street

Turn right onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | Longacre Drive

Turn left onto Longacre Drive

Navigation decision point

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | North Brook Circle

Turn right onto North Brook Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Illinois Street 4.5 mi 7m
Longacre Drive 0.3 mi <1m
North Brook Circle 0.3 mi 1m
East F Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Illinois Street — 4.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East F Street

59 ft · 6 sec · East F Street
2

Turn right onto IL 159

4.5 mi · 7 min · North Illinois Street
3

Turn left onto Longacre Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Longacre Drive
4

Turn right onto North Brook Circle

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Brook Circle
5

Arrive at destination

North Brook Circle

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 2.6 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 5.1 miles or 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 2.6 miles or 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview Heights, 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 5.1 miles and 9m.

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 North Illinois Street for about 4.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.6 mi from Belleville, IL · 4m into the drive

Downtown East Saint Louis, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

3 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

East Saint Louis, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 5.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.6 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview Heights, IL

The final approach into Fairview Heights, 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 Fairview Heights, 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

$0.77 one way

$1.55 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $0.85 $1.71
premium $4.80 $0.96 $1.93
diesel $5.64 $1.13 $2.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Dierbergs - Tesla Supercharger

Shiloh, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

CBL St Clair Square (Fairview Heights, IL)

Fairview Heights, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Vapex Smoke Shop

Swansea, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Quality Inn & Suites Caseyville - St. Louis

Caseyville, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Red Lion Inn & Suites Caseyville

Caseyville, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Motel 6 Caseyville, IL

Caseyville, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Comfort Suites Fairview Heights - St Louis

Fairview Heights, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Crossroads Centre

Fairview Heights, IL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

UNIVERSAL: 5 ChargePoint Network: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.5 0 $0.54 $0.24
Efficient EV 1.3 0 $0.45 $0.20
EV Truck/SUV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 hour ago

Origin

Belleville, IL

Morning in Belleville on Monday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 7 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Fairview Heights, IL

Morning in Fairview Heights on Monday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

4 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

9m 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 Fairview Heights, IL covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Illinois Street, Longacre Drive, North Brook Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 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 $0.77 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 Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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