How far is Belleville, IL from Wilmette, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Wilmette, IL is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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 Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Wilmette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Wilmette.
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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
120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dempster Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Golf Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Golf Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1211 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilmette Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Wilmette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
121 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Wilmette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Wilmette?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Belleville and 153 miles from Wilmette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Mostly Sunny near Wilmette.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Wilmette. Straight-line distance: 272.8 mi (439.03 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmette (-87.72284, 42.07225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.73 | $81.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.26 | $100.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.28 | $114.57 |
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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