How far is Belleville, IL from South Holland, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to South Holland, IL is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
282.87 mi
05h 23m
Flight
247.18 mi
397.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.18 mi
Kilometers
397.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.87 mi
Kilometers
455.23 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Belleville
141.4 mi
02h 41m
To South Holland
141.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and South Holland.

  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

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    932 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    4 mi · 8 min · West 159th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 162nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 162nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
235 mi · 83%
I 80 East
25.5 mi · 9%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 3%
West 159th Street
3.98 mi · 1%
I 57 North
2.98 mi · 1%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 1%
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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
247.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 41m from Belleville
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belleville and Mostly Sunny near South Holland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belleville to South Holland?

The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Belleville and 141.4 miles from South Holland.

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

The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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 McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 2.4 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 13.4 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 McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and South Holland. Straight-line distance: 247.18 mi (397.8 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
South Holland

#2 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: South Holland (-87.60699, 41.60087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.78 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.27
19.96 gal · 75.56 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.63 $75.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.44 $84.89
Premium $4.65 $46.45 $92.89
Diesel $5.30 $52.93 $105.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and South Holland. The current time is 09:35:51.

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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.