How far is Belleville, IL from Jacksonville, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Jacksonville, IL is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Jacksonville.
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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
5.5 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North: Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 31 min · Godfrey Road
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
3068 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 267: Alton, Jacksonville
2036 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Central Park Plaza
10 m · 1 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Park Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Godfrey Road
Continue on Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Jerseyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Belleville and 51.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Jerseyville
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 Jerseyville.
Alton
Carlinville
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 84.89 mi (136.62 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.7339400, -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville (-90.22901, 39.73394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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