How far is Belleville, IL from Near North Side, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Near North Side, IL is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Near North Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Near North Side.
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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
9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2618 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
537 ft · 13 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
39 m · 3 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Randolph Street, Lake Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Street
868 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
93 m · 14 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
2021 ft · 55 sec · North Desplaines Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2012 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Orleans Street
1828 ft · 51 sec · North Orleans Street
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
808 ft · 26 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wells Street
1257 ft · 34 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Near North Side.
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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny leaving Belleville and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Near North Side?
The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Belleville and 147.8 miles from Near North Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.05 one way or $96.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Partly Sunny around Belleville and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Near North Side. Straight-line distance: 264.37 mi (425.46 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near North Side (-87.6345, 41.90003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.61 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $54.65 | $109.31 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $60.43 | $120.86 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $68.75 | $137.51 |
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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