How far is Belleville, IL from Milton, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Milton, IL is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight 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 00h 48m.
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 Livingston 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 Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Milton.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
771 ft · 16 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Continue on West Saint Louis Avenue
1186 ft · 22 sec · West Saint Louis Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East Broadway
1776 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Come in Place
1568 ft · 46 sec · Come in Place
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Continue on Milton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Road
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Continue on Brown Street
961 ft · 32 sec · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Dorothy Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto Ethel Avenue
124 m · 18 sec · Ethel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ethel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Milton.
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.
I 255 North
Merge slight left
9.59 mi · 00h 11m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Milton?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Belleville and 17.4 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge
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 Pleasant Ridge.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Milton. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Illinois, USA
| Population | 259 |
| Coordinates | 38.8989400, -90.1423300 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-90.14233, 38.89894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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