How far is Belleville, IL from Glen Carbon, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Glen Carbon, IL is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Glen Carbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Glen Carbon.
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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
9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on S Center Street
1636 ft · 30 sec · S Center Street
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Continue on Maryville Road
2412 ft · 41 sec · Maryville Road
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Continue on South Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South State Route 159
1.6 km · 2 min · South State Route 159
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Turn left onto Glen Crossing Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Crossing Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2733 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Glen Carbon.
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
9.33 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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belleville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Carbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Glen Carbon?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Belleville and 9.1 miles from Glen Carbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Belleville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Carbon.
Stop Ideas Near Collinsville
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 Collinsville.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Glen Carbon. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.39 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Carbon (-89.98316, 38.74838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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