How far is Crest Hill, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Belleville, IL is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crest Hill and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Belleville.
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Start on Belvedere Drive
693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive
1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive
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Turn right onto Bernard Drive
1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive
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Turn straight onto Eiler Road
837 ft · 25 sec · Eiler Road
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Turn right onto Old Saint Louis Road
1230 ft · 23 sec · Old Saint Louis Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
702 ft · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Centreville Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centreville Avenue
54 m · 4 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Centreville Avenue
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
2291 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
91 m · 6 sec · South Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
2265 ft · 48 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right 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 Crest Hill and Belleville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Saint Louis Road
Merge slight left
4.08 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Crest Hill and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crest Hill to Belleville?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Crest Hill and 3.4 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crest Hill and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marco's City Hall Cafe
City Hall Lot
St. Louis City Hall
St Louis License Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swansea.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 5.21 mi (8.38 km).
#1 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois
| Population | 20,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395000, -90.0770500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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