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Trip from Belleville, IL to Goodings Grove, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

274.3 mi

441 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m

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

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city in and seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Belleville, IL

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Downtown Goodings Grove, IL, IL

Goodings Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belleville, IL to Goodings Grove, IL covers 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 80, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 234.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

137.2 miles from Belleville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 234.9 mi 4h 13m
I 80 12.7 mi 16m
North Illinois Street 9.3 mi 14m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 6.4 mi 6m
West 143rd Street 4.1 mi 7m
Vandalia Street 2.8 mi 4m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
East F Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 234.9 mi, about 4h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Goodings Grove, 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
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
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

94 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 250A Toward I 80 East: Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 80

13 mi · 16 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 140 Toward I 355 North Toll: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 355

6.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 7 Toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

231 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto CH 37

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 143rd Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto CH 37

3.4 mi · 6 min · West 143rd Street
18

Arrive at destination

CH 37

Trip Plan

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 137.2 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.9 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 60 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodings Grove, 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 274.3 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 234.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

137 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

Springfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.2 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 234.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175230611

Visit website

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Divernon, Illinois

0.7 mi

Louie's Waffle House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Jitters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157400048

Social Butterfly Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

1.5 mi

Qargo Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orland Park, Illinois

2.7 mi

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175230611

Visit website

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.4

Divernon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Louie's Waffle House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18157226716

Visit website

YURA NUNA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17792421152

Visit website

Silver Spoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18157256202

Visit website

Big Apple Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18156305783

Visit website

Cafe Fontana

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 195.9

Pontiac, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18154192011

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 235.1

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Jitters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157400048

Social Butterfly Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18152009829

Visit website

Qargo Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.3

Orland Park, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12242361848

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 235.1

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 254.7

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 235.1

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 254.7

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 137.2

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 156.7

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.7

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.7

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.7

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 156.7

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 156.7

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.3

Lexington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003658202

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 235.1

Wilmington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18154769009

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 125.5 and 269.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7
248.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
262.2 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 355 North Toll: Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 140 Toward I 355 North Toll: Rockford
8
269.8 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in

Take the exit toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street

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 7 Toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.88 one way

$85.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.08 $94.17
premium $4.89 $52.79 $105.57
diesel $5.61 $60.56 $121.12

Estimated Tolls: $0.45

Veterans Memorial Tollway (6.4 mi) $0.45

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

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.3 1 $28.80 $13.17
Efficient EV 68.6 0 $24.00 $10.97
EV Truck/SUV 109.7 1 $38.40 $17.56

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Belleville, IL

Afternoon in Belleville on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodings Grove, IL

Afternoon in Goodings Grove on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

137 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

27 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 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 94.6
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 274.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

274.3 mi in 5h 10m, mostly highway — 234.9 mi of that is on I 55.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 234.9 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 125.5 miles in near I 55.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 274.3 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 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; at 248.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Belleville, IL and Goodings Grove, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Belleville, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1814

Belleville is a city in Illinois.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 274.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 234.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.45 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goodings Grove, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 248.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Goodings Grove, IL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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