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Trip from Belleville, IL to Portage Park, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

296.2 mi

477 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 32m ★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m

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 Portage Park, IL, IL

Portage Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belleville, IL to Portage Park, IL covers 296.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m 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 Cicero Avenue 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 $46.31 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

148.1 miles from Belleville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 296.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 45m highway drive covering 296.2 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 17 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 296.2 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 points

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

6
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. 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
285.2 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
5
292.3 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | West Grand Avenue

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Portage Park, 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 271.4 mi 4h 59m
North Illinois Street 9.3 mi 14m
South Cicero Avenue 6.7 mi 14m
Vandalia Street 2.8 mi 4m
North Central Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
West Grand Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
West Berteau Avenue 0.1 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 Portage Park, 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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto IL 50

6.7 mi · 14 min · South Cicero Avenue
12

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Central Avenue
14

Turn right onto West Berteau Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Berteau Avenue
15

Turn left onto North Linder Avenue

331 ft · 19 sec · North Linder Avenue
16

Turn left onto West Hutchinson Street

99 ft · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Hutchinson Street

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 148.1 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 2h 47m 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 148.1 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portage Park, 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 296.2 miles and 5h 45m.

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 148.1 mi from Belleville, IL · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Portage Park, IL

136.2 mi · 2h 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Carlinville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.1 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 271.4 miles.

Arriving in Portage Park, IL

The final approach into Portage Park, 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 Portage Park, 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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 91.9
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 286
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.31 one way

$92.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.84 $101.69
premium $4.89 $57.00 $114.00
diesel $5.61 $65.40 $130.79

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: 103.6 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 88.9 1 $31.10 $14.22
Efficient EV 74.1 0 $25.92 $11.85
EV Truck/SUV 118.5 1 $41.47 $18.96

Gas CO2

104 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belleville, IL

Evening in Belleville on Thursday

Local time

6:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portage Park, IL

Evening in Portage Park on Thursday

Local time

6:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

25 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 45m 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 Portage Park, IL covers 296.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m 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 Cicero Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 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 $46.31 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 296.2 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 Portage Park, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.

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