Origin
Lisle, IL
Evening in Lisle on Sunday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisle, IL to Belleville, IL
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
276.6 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisle, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Belleville, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lisle to Belleville, expect a straightforward journey covering 276.6 miles across the state of Illinois. With a total drive time of approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You will rely heavily on the I-55 corridor and the Adlai Stevenson Expressway to make efficient progress through the Midwest. Budgeting about $42 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is quite direct, you can easily complete it in one go without the necessity of an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans simple and efficient.
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
138.3 miles from Lisle, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the I-55, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 142.7 miles. The transition from the suburban atmosphere of the Chicago area toward the Belleville region feels consistent as you maintain highway speeds for the vast majority of the duration. While the route concludes with local navigation via North Illinois Street, the character of the journey remains defined by the efficiency of the interstate system. Expect a functional, predictable experience behind the wheel rather than a winding or technical backroad adventure.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 142.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
799 ft
514 ft
Total Climb
369 ft
Total Descent
531 ft
Highest Point
799 ft
~115.3 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 276.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Joliet Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Joliet Road South
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
120.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
184.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lisle, IL to Belleville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
120.1 mi in
|
~2h 14m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 142.7 mi | 2h 34m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 111.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Vandalia Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Morrison Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East F Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisle, IL and Belleville, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 355
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 55
112 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
12
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
13
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
14
Continue on IL 159
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Illinois Street
15
Turn left onto East F Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
East F Street
16
Arrive at destination
East F Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 276.6-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 5-hour journey. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway near your departure point. Because the longest stretch of the drive spans 142.7 miles, monitor your fuel gauge and take advantage of the initial leg to top off your tank if needed. Since the route is highly efficient, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions. Keeping a steady speed on I-55 will help you stay on schedule while maintaining your estimated $42 fuel budget.
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 138.3 miles from Lisle, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 10m
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 Lisle, 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 Lisle, IL
This is one driving day of about 276.6 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lisle, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 142.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.3 mi from Lisle, IL · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.3 miles from Lisle, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.01 one way
$84.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.31 | $92.63 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.45 | $122.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.20 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.72 | $17.70 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Belleville, IL
Evening in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
138 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
18 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
5h 11m 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 Lisle, IL to Belleville, IL covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Illinois Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.3 miles from Lisle, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.01 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 276.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lisle, IL to Belleville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 514 ft to 799 ft elevation with about 369 ft of total climbing.
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