Origin
Wood Dale, IL
Afternoon in Wood Dale on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
291.6 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wood Dale, IL
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Belleville, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL covers 291.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Irving Park Road, East Bloomingdale Road, North Rohlwing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.29 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
145.8 miles from Wood Dale, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 291.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Irving Park 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m 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 Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Irving Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bloomingdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Rohlwing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joliet Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Irving Park Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale, IL and Belleville, IL.
1
Start on Irving Park Road
33 ft
·
9 sec
·
Irving Park Road
2
Continue on Irving Park Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Irving Park Road
3
Turn left onto East Bloomingdale Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Bloomingdale Road
4
Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Rohlwing Road
5
Turn right
197 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn straight onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lake Street
7
Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 355 Toll South: Joliet
8
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
10
Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Joliet Road South
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
15
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
16
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
17
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
18
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Illinois Street
19
Turn left onto East F Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
East F Street
20
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 145.8 miles from Wood Dale, IL, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale, IL
This is one driving day of about 291.6 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wood Dale, 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 145.8 mi from Wood Dale, IL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 145.8 miles from Wood Dale, 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
$44.29 one way
$88.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.83 | $97.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $55.05 | $110.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.78 | $129.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.62 | $14.00 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.52 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.82 | $18.66 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Afternoon in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
146 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
4h 44m 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 Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL covers 291.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Irving Park Road, East Bloomingdale Road, North Rohlwing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.8 miles from Wood Dale, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.29 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 4h 44m 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 Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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