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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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East F Street
18 m · 6 sec · East F Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto Longacre Drive
1705 ft · 49 sec · Longacre Drive
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Turn right onto North Brook Circle
1396 ft · 2 min · North Brook Circle
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Summit.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Fairview Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.68 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview Heights
City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 38.5889400, -89.9903800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview Heights (-89.99038, 38.58894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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