Origin
Northfield, IL
Morning in Northfield on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
308.1 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Belleville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL covers 308.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wagner Road, Willow Road, I 294 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.17 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
154.1 miles from Northfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 308.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 308.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wagner Road 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wagner Road | — | — |
| Willow Road | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| I 55 | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | — | — |
| IL 159 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wagner Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, IL and Belleville, IL.
1
Start on Bosworth Lane
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bosworth Lane
2
Turn left onto Wagner Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wagner Road
3
Turn left onto Willow Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Willow Road
4
Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Indiana
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 294 Toll South: Indiana
5
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
13
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
14
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
15
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
16
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Illinois Street
17
Turn left onto East F Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
East F Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 154.1 miles from Northfield, IL, or about 2h 33m 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 68 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.1 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
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 Northfield, 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 Northfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 308.1 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Northfield, 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 154.1 mi from Northfield, IL · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.1 miles from Northfield, 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
$48.17 one way
$96.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $52.89 | $105.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.02 | $136.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Morning in Belleville on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
154 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
9 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 6m 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 Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL covers 308.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wagner Road, Willow Road, I 294. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.1 miles from Northfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.17 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 straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northfield, IL to Belleville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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