Origin
Belleville, IL
Late night in Belleville on Friday
Local time
4:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Mount Prospect, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
300.2 mi
483 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
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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Mount Prospect, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to Mount Prospect, IL covers 300.2 miles and takes about 5h 44m 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, South Morrison Avenue, Vandalia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.93 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
150.1 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 300.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 300.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Illinois Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belleville, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Illinois Street | — | — |
| South Morrison Avenue | — | — |
| Vandalia Street | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| I 355 | — | — |
| I 355 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| IL 72 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Illinois Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Mount Prospect, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
East F Street
2
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Illinois Street
3
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
4
Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 55 North, I 70 East
6
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
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I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
112 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
12
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
13
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
15
Continue on East Frontage Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Frontage Road
16
Turn right onto Golf Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Road
17
Continue on West Golf Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Golf Road
18
Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
19
Turn right onto East Central Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Road
20
Turn slight right onto West Northwest Highway
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Northwest Highway
21
Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn left onto West Central Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Central Road
23
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at your 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 150.1 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
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 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.1 miles or 2h 52m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Prospect, 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 300.2 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.1 mi from Belleville, IL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.1 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Prospect, IL
The final approach into Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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
$46.93 one way
$93.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.53 | $103.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $57.77 | $115.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.28 | $132.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.52 | $14.41 |
| Efficient EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.27 | $12.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.03 | $19.21 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Mount Prospect, IL
Late night in Mount Prospect on Friday
Local time
4:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
150 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
9 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 44m 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 Mount Prospect, IL covers 300.2 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Illinois Street, South Morrison Avenue, Vandalia Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.1 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 $46.93 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 straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belleville, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belleville, IL to Mount Prospect, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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