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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.83 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.53 mi
44.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.06 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, Apr 14, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-14T18:02
Arrive Milton
Tue, Apr 14, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Pleasant Ridge
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Belleville
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Milton
17.4 mi
00h 24m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 6 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North: Chicago

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville

    1196 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Ferguson Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · West Ferguson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Saint Louis Avenue

    1186 ft · 22 sec · West Saint Louis Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Broadway

    1776 ft · 37 sec · East Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Come in Place

    1568 ft · 46 sec · Come in Place

  17. 17

    Continue on Milton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Brown Street

    961 ft · 32 sec · Brown Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dorothy Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ethel Avenue

    124 m · 18 sec · Ethel Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 255 North
17.3 mi · 50%
North Illinois Street
9.85 mi · 28%
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.8 mi · 5%
Madison Avenue
1.72 mi · 5%
Edwardsville Road
1.57 mi · 5%
Milton Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Ridge
00h 24m from Belleville
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

23 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

24 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

62 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Milton. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

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

Town in Illinois, USA

Population259
Coordinates38.8989400, -90.1423300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Milton (-90.14233, 38.89894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Milton. The current time is 18:02:59.

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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.