How far is Belleville, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.59 mi
04h 58m
Flight
238.15 mi
383.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.15 mi
Kilometers
383.27 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.59 mi
Kilometers
425.81 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Belleville
132.4 mi
02h 29m
To Romeoville
132.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 6 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Weber Road

    74 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    150 m · 12 sec · Weber Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Normantown Road

    2502 ft · 1 min · Normantown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Normantown Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Normantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kingston Drive

    2634 ft · 2 min · Kingston Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
249 mi · 94%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 4%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 1%
Normantown Road
1.73 mi · 1%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi
Kingston Drive
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 29m from Belleville
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Belleville and 132.2 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 238.15 mi (383.27 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Romeoville

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.34 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.68 gal · 70.68 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.72 $79.45
Premium $4.65 $43.47 $86.94
Diesel $5.30 $49.54 $99.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Romeoville. The current time is 02:26:31.

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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.