Origin
Belleville, IL
Evening in Belleville on Thursday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Logan Square, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
295 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, IL
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Logan Square, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to Logan Square, IL covers 295 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, North Illinois Street, South Pulaski Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 271.4 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.12 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
147.5 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 295 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 41m highway drive covering 295 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North Illinois Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 271.4 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 271.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North Illinois Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
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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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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 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
286.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 23m in
Take the exit toward Pulaski Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 287
Toward Pulaski Road
8
286.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Little Village
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Little Village
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 Logan Square, 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
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~26m
|
via I 55
Peoria
154.9 mi in
|
~2h 54m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 271.4 mi | 4h 59m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| South Pulaski Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Vandalia Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Morrison Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Armitage Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Humboldt Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 271.4 mi, about 4h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Logan Square, 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
130 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 287
Toward Pulaski Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Little Village
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto South Pulaski Road
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pulaski Road
14
Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Armitage Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Humboldt Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Humboldt Boulevard
16
Continue on North Sacramento Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Sacramento Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
18
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 147.5 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 271.4 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.5 miles or 2h 46m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Logan Square, 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.
+
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 295 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 271.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.5 mi from Belleville, IL · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.5 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 271.4 miles.
Arriving in Logan Square, IL
The final approach into Logan Square, 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 Logan Square, 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
$46.12 one way
$92.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.77 | $113.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.13 | $130.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.5 | 1 | $30.97 | $14.16 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.81 | $11.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118 | 1 | $41.30 | $18.88 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Logan Square, IL
Evening in Logan Square on Thursday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
148 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
3 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 41m 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 Logan Square, IL covers 295 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, North Illinois Street, South Pulaski Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.5 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 $46.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 295 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Logan Square, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
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