How far is Belleville, IL from Cahokia, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Cahokia, IL is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.76 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.68 mi
18.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.76 mi
Kilometers
25.36 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cahokia
Sat, Apr 11, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-11T04:46
Arrive Cahokia
Sat, Apr 11, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crest Hill
IL

City in Will County, Illinois

From Belleville
7.9 mi
00h 10m
To Cahokia
7.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Cahokia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Cahokia.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 10 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Illinois Street

    1969 ft · 41 sec · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West A Street

    2424 ft · 56 sec · West A Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    106 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centreville Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Centreville Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Cahokia Heights

    1460 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Camp Jackson Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Camp Jackson Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mississippi Avenue

    751 ft · 13 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    29 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Cahokia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centreville Avenue
8.66 mi · 55%
I 255 South
3.78 mi · 24%
Camp Jackson Road
1.97 mi · 13%
West A Street
0.46 mi · 3%
North Illinois Street
0.37 mi · 2%
IL 157
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Centreville Avenue

Merge slight left

7.78 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crest Hill
00h 10m from Belleville
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belleville and Chance Rain Showers near Cahokia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Cahokia?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Belleville and 7.9 miles from Cahokia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belleville and Chance Rain Showers near Cahokia.

Stop Ideas Near Crest Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crest Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crest Hill.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

15 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

29 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

41 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

81 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Cahokia. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Cahokia

#2 Cahokia

Village in St.

Population13,742
Coordinates38.5708800, -90.1901100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Cahokia (-90.19011, 38.57088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Cahokia. The current time is 04:46:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.