How far is Carpentersville, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Carpentersville, IL to Belleville, IL is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carpentersville and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carpentersville and Belleville.
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Start on North Kennedy Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Kennedy Drive
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Turn left onto Higgins Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Higgins Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Barrington Road
1846 ft · 51 sec · South Barrington Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
2916 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto East F Street
18 m · 3 sec · East F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carpentersville and Belleville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Carpentersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carpentersville to Belleville?
The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 154.7 miles from Carpentersville and 155.6 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Carpentersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carpentersville and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 264.89 mi (426.3 km).
#1 Carpentersville
Village in Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 36,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.1211400, -88.2578600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.29 | $82.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.96 | $101.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
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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