How far is Belleville, IL from Frankfort, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Frankfort, IL is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Frankfort.
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Start on East F Street
100 m · 16 sec · East F Street
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2818 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Air Mobility Drive
2632 ft · 44 sec · Air Mobility Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon
2616 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
27.1 mi · 29 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
1001 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Road
788 ft · 36 sec · North Benton Road
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Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street
30 m · 4 sec · East Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Belleville and 48.3 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 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 Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Richview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richview.
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Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 19,411 |
| Coordinates | 37.9000500, -88.9022900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-88.90229, 37.90005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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