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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on East F Street
100 m · 16 sec · East F Street
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2818 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Air Mobility Drive
2632 ft · 44 sec · Air Mobility Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon
2616 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
38.7 mi · 42 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marion
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Marion.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richview.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.1 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,803 |
| Coordinates | 37.7306100, -88.9331300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-88.93313, 37.73061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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