How far is Antioch, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Antioch, IL to Belleville, IL is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Antioch and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch and Belleville.
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Start on Main Street
2412 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West IL Route 173
6.6 mi · 10 min · West IL Route 173
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto East F Street
18 m · 3 sec · East F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Antioch and Belleville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Antioch and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Antioch to Belleville?
The road trip is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Antioch and 176.7 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.82 one way or $91.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Antioch and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Antioch and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 290.84 mi (468.06 km).
#1 Antioch
Town in the American state of Illinois
| Population | 14,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4772400, -88.0956400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.67 | $103.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.55 | $113.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.44 | $128.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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