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Trip from East Saint Louis, IL to Belleville, IL

Drive Time

19m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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Downtown East Saint Louis, IL, IL

East Saint Louis, IL

Amicia Short

Downtown Belleville, IL, IL

Belleville, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion between East Saint Louis and Belleville, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 13.8-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short distance makes it an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire journey, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a simple connection between these two Illinois hubs. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this drive offers a quick and budget-friendly way to get where you need to go.

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

6.9 miles from East Saint Louis, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising on an interstate. You will navigate primarily via New Missouri Avenue, Missouri Avenue, and Centreville Avenue, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 8.6 miles along New Missouri Avenue, which provides the most consistent portion of the trip. Because you are avoiding major highways, the experience is defined by local turns and city driving. Be prepared for a more technical drive than a high-speed interstate haul, as the road configuration requires your full attention throughout the 19-minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Missouri Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (IL 158 / Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Martin Luther King Drive

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 9th Street

Turn left onto North 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5
12 mi into trip | ~15m in | IL 158 / Centreville Avenue

Enter roundabout onto IL 158 / Centreville Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | Centreville Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Centreville Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
13.3 mi into trip | ~18m 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
New Missouri Avenue 8.6 mi 10m
Missouri Avenue 2.9 mi 4m
Centreville Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
North Illinois Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Washington Street 0.4 mi <1m
North 9th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Drive <0.1 mi <1m
South Illinois Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Missouri Avenue — 8.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Saint Louis, IL and Belleville, IL.

1

Start on North 10th Street

82 ft · 8 sec · North 10th Street
2

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

360 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
3

Turn left onto North 9th Street

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North 9th Street
4

Turn left onto IL 15

2.9 mi · 4 min · Missouri Avenue
5

Continue on IL 15

8.6 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
7

Enter roundabout onto IL 158

227 ft · 4 sec · Centreville Avenue
8

Continue on IL 158

415 ft · 8 sec · Centreville Avenue
9

Enter roundabout onto Centreville Avenue

176 ft · 3 sec · Centreville Avenue
10

Continue on Centreville Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Centreville Avenue
11

Turn right onto West Washington Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · West Washington Street
12

Turn left onto IL 159

299 ft · 6 sec · South Illinois Street
13

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

177 ft · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
14

Continue on IL 159

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Illinois Street
15

Turn right onto East F Street

59 ft · 2 sec · East F Street
16

Arrive at destination

East F Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 13.8-mile route, you have significant flexibility in your departure time without needing to worry about long-distance pacing. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the duration is brief enough to drive through in one go. Keep in mind that since this is a local, turn-heavy route, it is wise to map your specific turns in advance to stay on track through the city streets. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, you can easily top off your tank before leaving East Saint Louis and arrive in Belleville without any concerns about range. Use the simplicity of this trip to your advantage by focusing on your navigation through the local intersections along the primary avenues.

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 6.9 miles from East Saint Louis, IL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.6 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 13.8 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.9 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, IL

This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Saint Louis, 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 New Missouri Avenue for about 8.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.9 mi from East Saint Louis, IL · 9m into the drive

Downtown Caseyville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Caseyville, IL

7 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

Caseyville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from East Saint Louis, 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

$2.10 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.31 $4.62
premium $4.80 $2.61 $5.21
diesel $5.64 $3.07 $6.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.45 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.21 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

East Saint Louis, IL

Afternoon in East Saint Louis on Sunday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 17% 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

Afternoon in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

2:51 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

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

19m 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 East Saint Louis, IL to Belleville, IL covers 13.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Missouri Avenue, Missouri Avenue, Centreville Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from East Saint Louis, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.10 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 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (IL 158 / Centreville Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from East Saint Louis, IL to Belleville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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