Origin
Columbia, IL
Morning in Columbia on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, IL to Belleville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, IL
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Belleville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, IL to Belleville, IL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 158, North Main Street, Centreville Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on IL 158. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 15.1 miles, with most of the trip on IL 158 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on IL 158.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 158 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 158 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near IL 158 / Centreville Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (IL 158 / Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles (Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
IL 158 / Centreville Avenue
Enter roundabout onto IL 158 / Centreville Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Centreville Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Turn left onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 158 | 11.7 mi | 20m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Centreville Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| IL 3 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Illinois Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East F Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 158
— 11.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, IL and Belleville, IL.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto IL 3
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
IL 3
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue on IL 158
12 mi
·
20 min
·
IL 158
6
Enter roundabout onto IL 158
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centreville Avenue
7
Continue on IL 158
415 ft
·
8 sec
·
Centreville Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centreville Avenue
9
Continue on Centreville Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centreville Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Washington Street
11
Turn left onto IL 159
299 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Illinois Street
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Illinois Street
13
Continue on IL 159
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Illinois Street
14
Turn right onto East F Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
East F Street
15
Arrive at destination
East F Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Belleville, IL
Morning in Belleville on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbia, IL to Belleville, IL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 158, North Main Street, Centreville 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 7.6 miles from Columbia, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (IL 158 / Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.5 miles (Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Columbia, IL to Belleville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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