How far is Fox Lake, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Fox Lake, IL to Belleville, IL is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
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.
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake and Belleville.
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Start on the route
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1576 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 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 Fox Lake 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.
Sunny leaving Fox Lake and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake to Belleville?
The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Fox Lake and 162.7 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284 miles (457.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Lake and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 284.06 mi (457.15 km).
#1 Fox Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 42.3966900, -88.1837000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.18 | $86.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.70 | $97.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
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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