How far is Belleville, IL from Upper Alton, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Upper Alton, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Upper Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Upper Alton.
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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 right to continue on Homer M Adams Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Homer M Adams Parkway
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Continue on East Beltline Parkway
1.1 km · 60 sec · East Beltline Parkway
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Continue on Homer M Adams Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer M Adams Parkway
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1518 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Upper Alton.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Upper Alton?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 18.2 miles from Belleville and 18.2 miles from Upper Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Alton.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Upper Alton. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 29,251 |
| Coordinates | 38.9114400, -90.1506600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Alton (-90.15066, 38.91144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
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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