How far is Frankfort, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Frankfort, IL to Belleville, IL is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Belleville.
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Start on East Saint Louis Street
30 m · 9 sec · East Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Road
788 ft · 37 sec · North Benton Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
31 mi · 34 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 158 West: Scott Air Force Base
1506 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Air Mobility Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Air Mobility Drive
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2818 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn right onto East F Street
100 m · 14 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 Frankfort and Belleville.
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 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort and Chance Rain Showers near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frankfort to Belleville?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Richview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Frankfort and 48.5 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort and Chance Rain Showers near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Richview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 km).
#1 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 19,411 |
| Coordinates | 37.9000500, -88.9022900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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