Trip from Crestwood, IL to Belleville, IL

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

119 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 22m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Crestwood, IL

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Belleville, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Crestwood to Belleville, you are looking at a straightforward 119-mile journey across the Illinois heartland. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-64, the Ken Gray Expressway, and Lebanon Avenue as you traverse the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of approximately $18, it is an economical route for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. Since the entire drive stays within the state of Illinois, you won't have to worry about adjusting for regional variances, allowing for a predictable and consistent travel experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.5 miles from Crestwood, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a rhythmic pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.3 miles on I-64. The route feels efficient and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads. As you transition from the expressway onto local connectors like Lebanon Avenue, the character shifts slightly, but the overall experience remains one of steady, reliable interstate travel. It is the type of drive that allows you to make good time while staying focused on the road ahead.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Ken Gray Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeway.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ridgeway

Turn right onto Ridgeway

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McKinney Chapel Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

Navigation decision point

3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Lake Egypt Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

Navigation decision point

4.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 148

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

Navigation decision point

55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	55.3 mi	59m
Ken Gray Expressway	50.5 mi	54m
Lebanon Avenue	5.2 mi	9m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m
Lake Egypt Road	1 mi	2m
Maple Street	0.9 mi	1m
Air Mobility Drive	0.9 mi	1m
McKinney Chapel Road	0.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 55.3 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Belleville, IL.

Start on Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 18 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

255 ft · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road

Continue on McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · IL 37

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

55 mi · 59 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 19A Toward IL 158 West: Scott Air Force Base

Merge onto IL 158

0.9 mi · 1 min · Air Mobility Drive

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Maple Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Main Street

Continue on Lebanon Avenue

5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue

Turn right onto East F Street

328 ft · 14 sec · East F Street

Arrive at destination

East F Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any major stops given the 2-hour and 21-minute duration, but keeping your fuel budget around $18 in mind will help you plan your refueling strategy. Because such a high percentage of the route relies on highways, keep a close eye on traffic reports for I-64 before you pull out of the driveway to ensure your travel time stays within the projected window. Take advantage of the lack of required stops to reach your destination in one go, as the straightforward nature of this route makes it ideal for a direct, uninterrupted trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, IL

This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crestwood, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 55.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Crestwood, IL · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IL

60 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

Nashville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belleville, IL

The final approach into Belleville, 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 Belleville, 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

$18.07 one way

$36.15 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.93	$39.85
premium	$4.80	$22.46	$44.93
diesel	$5.64	$26.44	$52.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.49	$5.71
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.41	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.66	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Crestwood, IL

Evening in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

SSE 3 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Belleville, IL

Evening in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Along the Route

59°F

Nashville, IL

60 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

1 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

2h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crestwood, IL to Belleville, IL covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Ken Gray Expressway, Lebanon 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 59.5 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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.

The route from Crestwood, IL to Belleville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Crestwood, IL to Belleville, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Belleville, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Crestwood, IL

Belleville, IL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 21m on the road

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