How far is Belleville, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Will County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and East Saint Louis.
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Start on East F Street
18 m · 10 sec · East F Street
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
1969 ft · 41 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West A Street
2424 ft · 56 sec · West A Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
106 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Centreville Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Centreville Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1234 ft · 21 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and East Saint Louis.
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.
Centreville Avenue
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.7 miles from Belleville and 6.7 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Crest Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marco's City Hall Cafe
City Hall Lot
St. Louis City Hall
St Louis License Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crest Hill.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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