How far is Belleville, IL from Fairview Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Fairview Heights, IL is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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
5.13 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.77 mi
7.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.77 mi
Kilometers
7.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.13 mi
Kilometers
8.25 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview Heights
Mon, Apr 13, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-13T05:35
Arrive Fairview Heights
Mon, Apr 13, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 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
Summit
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Belleville
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Fairview Heights
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Fairview Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 6 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Longacre Drive

    1705 ft · 49 sec · Longacre Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brook Circle

    1396 ft · 2 min · North Brook Circle

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Brook Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Illinois Street
4.53 mi · 88%
Longacre Drive
0.32 mi · 6%
North Brook Circle
0.26 mi · 5%
East F Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Illinois Street

Turn right onto North Illinois Street

4.53 mi · 00h 07m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 04m from Belleville
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belleville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Fairview Heights?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Belleville and 2.5 miles from Fairview Heights.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Belleville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Summit and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Marco's City Hall Cafe

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Cafe
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Lot

St. Louis , MO
189 Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews Parking lot
St. Louis City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

St. Louis City Hall

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.5/5 115 reviews City Hall,Business center
St Louis License Office
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

St Louis License Office

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 154 reviews Driver's license office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

41 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

76 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Fairview Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.68 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Fairview Heights

#2 Fairview Heights

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population16,127
Coordinates38.5889400, -89.9903800
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Fairview Heights (-89.99038, 38.58894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Fairview Heights. The current time is 05:35:31.

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.