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Trip from Belleville, IL to Glendale Heights, IL

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

286.1 mi

461 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m

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 Glendale Heights, IL, IL

Glendale Heights, IL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Belleville to Glendale Heights covers 286.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 25 minutes of driving time. Because this is a highway-focused journey, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $43 for fuel to navigate the route, which primarily utilizes I-55 and the Veterans Memorial Tollway. Since both endpoints are located within the Illinois Midwest, the transition is straightforward and lacks major regional shifts. It is a functional, efficient drive that serves as a direct link between the southern and northern parts of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143.1 miles from Belleville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience with 89% of your journey spent on major highways. The road is defined by a massive 253.5-mile stretch along I-55, which makes up the vast majority of your time behind the wheel. You will start on North Illinois Street before transitioning into a long-distance grind that requires sustained focus on major thoroughfares. Because the route is so heavily focused on high-speed transit, the environment remains consistent for hours at a time. Be prepared for a very predictable driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 253.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

813 ft 514 ft

Total Climb

607 ft

Total Descent

392 ft

Highest Point

813 ft

~166.9 mi in

Elevation Range

298 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near I 55.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 286.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
17.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
7
125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
154.9 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
8
267.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest...
8
283.8 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream

Towns Along This Route

Between Belleville, IL and Glendale Heights, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City, Peoria and Southwest Suburbs.

Springfield

17.6 mi in | ~26m | via I 55

Kansas City

17.6 mi in | ~26m | via I 55

Peoria

154.9 mi in | ~2h 54m | via I 55

Southwest Suburbs

267.3 mi in | ~4h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 253.5 mi 4h 35m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 14.4 mi 17m
North Illinois Street 9.3 mi 14m
Vandalia Street 2.8 mi 4m
North Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Glen Ellyn Road 0.7 mi 1m
Winthrop Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 253.5 mi, about 4h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East F Street

59 ft · 6 sec · East F Street
2

Turn right onto IL 159

9.3 mi · 14 min · North Illinois Street
Use the none lane.
3

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
4

Continue on IL 159

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
6

Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 55; I 70; US 40
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City Use the none lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

112 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs Use the none lane.
12

Merge onto I 355

14 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 27 Toward IL 64: North Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 10 sec
Toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream Use the left / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto IL 64

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
Use the none lane.
16

Turn slight right

413 ft · 15 sec
Use the right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Glen Ellyn Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glen Ellyn Road
18

Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Winthrop Avenue
19

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

83 ft · 3 sec · Highland Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your drive manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 5-hour and 25-minute transit. Given the significant distance covered on I-55, it is wise to monitor your fuel levels early, as the $43 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing. If you are aiming to avoid heavier traffic near the destination, try to time your departure to bypass peak congestion periods in the northern metro areas. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to start whenever you feel most alert. Keeping your pace steady during the 253.5-mile stretch on I-55 is the best way to ensure you arrive at your destination in Glendale Heights without unnecessary fatigue.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.1 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.1 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale 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 286.1 miles and 5h 25m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 253.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.1 mi from Belleville, IL · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

143 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.1 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 253.5 miles.

Arriving in Glendale Heights, IL

The final approach into Glendale 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 Glendale Heights, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.46 one way

$86.91 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $47.90 $95.81
premium $4.80 $54.01 $108.02
diesel $5.64 $63.56 $127.12

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Veterans Memorial Tollway (14.4 mi) $1.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.8 1 $30.04 $13.73
Efficient EV 71.5 0 $25.03 $11.44
EV Truck/SUV 114.4 1 $40.05 $18.31

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Evening in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

6:40 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

Glendale Heights, IL

Evening in Glendale Heights on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Bloomington, IL

143 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

20 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

5h 25m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Glendale Heights, IL covers 286.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Illinois 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 143.1 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 $43.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 286.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Belleville, IL and Glendale Heights, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City, Peoria and Southwest Suburbs.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 514 ft to 813 ft elevation with about 607 ft of total climbing.

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