How far is Franklin Park, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, IL to Belleville, IL is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.64 mi
04h 50m
Flight
261.07 mi
420.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.07 mi
Kilometers
420.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.64 mi
Kilometers
474.18 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Belleville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Franklin Park
146.2 mi
02h 25m
To Belleville
148.4 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Park and Belleville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Belleville.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1213 ft · 33 sec · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    706 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park and Belleville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 49%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 38%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.6 mi · 3%
25th Avenue
4.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 25m from Franklin Park
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park to Belleville?

The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Franklin Park and 148.4 miles from Belleville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Park and Chance Rain Showers near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 12.4 mi away

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109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
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Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 261.07 mi (420.15 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Village in Illinois

Population17,402
Coordinates41.9353100, -87.8656200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Avenue (-87.865605, 41.935338)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.36 L · about $39.22
Round trip
$78.44
20.8 gal · 78.72 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.22 $78.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.23 $88.46
Premium $4.65 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.30 $55.16 $110.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Belleville. The current time is 00:24:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.