Origin
Belleville, IL
Afternoon in Belleville on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
324.6 mi
522 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
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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Round Lake Beach, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 324.6 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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 $50.75 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
162.3 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 324.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 15m drive with frequent turns across 324.6 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belleville, IL to Round Lake Beach, 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 | — | — |
| Lake Cook Road | — | — |
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 Round Lake Beach, 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
·
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
5.6 mi
·
6 min
14
Keep slight left
8.9 mi
·
11 min
15
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Cook Road
16
Continue on North Rand Road
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Rand Road
17
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
18
Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belvidere Road
19
Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cedar Lake Road
20
Continue on North Cedar Lake Road
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Cedar Lake Road
21
Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Nippersink Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
23
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.3 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 3h 7m 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 71 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.3 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Round Lake Beach, 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 324.6 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 162.3 mi from Belleville, IL · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.3 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
The final approach into Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach, 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
$50.75 one way
$101.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.72 | $111.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.47 | $124.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.67 | $143.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.08 | $15.58 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.44 | $20.77 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Round Lake Beach, IL
Afternoon in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
162 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Round Lake Beach, IL covers 324.6 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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 162.3 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 $50.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belleville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Belleville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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