How far is Belleville, IL from Granite City, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Granite City, IL is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 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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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Granite City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Granite City.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
739 ft · 16 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Saint Clair Avenue
61 m · 4 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 19th Street
980 ft · 22 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Edison Avenue
651 ft · 29 sec · Edison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Granite City.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Belleville and Chance Rain Showers near Granite City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Granite City?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 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?
Alorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Belleville and 10.1 miles from Granite City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belleville and Chance Rain Showers near Granite City.
Stop Ideas Near Alorton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Granite City. Straight-line distance: 15.37 mi (24.73 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite City (-90.14872, 38.70144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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