How far is Belleville, IL from Harvey, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Harvey, IL is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Harvey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Harvey.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
932 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street
1891 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
3 mi · 6 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1527 ft · 47 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
1901 ft · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto East 154th Street
43 m · 6 sec · East 154th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 154th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Harvey.
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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Harvey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Harvey?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Belleville and 140.7 miles from Harvey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Harvey.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 246.67 mi (396.97 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harvey
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,109 |
| Coordinates | 41.6100300, -87.6467100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harvey (-87.64671, 41.61003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.23 | $84.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.67 | $105.34 |
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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