How far is Belleville, IL from Marion, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Marion, IL is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.02 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.98 mi
127.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.02 mi
Kilometers
172.23 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Tue, Apr 14, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Marion
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Richview
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Belleville
53.5 mi
01h 01m
To Marion
53.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    100 m · 16 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2818 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Air Mobility Drive

    2632 ft · 44 sec · Air Mobility Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon

    2616 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Marion

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Marion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
59.2 mi · 55%
Ken Gray Expressway
39.1 mi · 36%
Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Maple Street
0.91 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richview
01h 01m from Belleville
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belleville and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Marion?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 53.5 miles from Belleville and 53.6 miles from Marion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belleville and Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Richview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richview.

RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

21 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

41 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

73 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.1 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population17,803
Coordinates37.7306100, -88.9331300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Marion (-88.93313, 37.73061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Marion. The current time is 19:41:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.