How far is Glen Carbon, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Glen Carbon, IL to Belleville, IL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.74 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.78 mi
25.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Glen Carbon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Carbon
2026-04-15T10:03
Arrive Belleville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Carbon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Collinsville
IL

City in Illinois

From Glen Carbon
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Belleville
13.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Carbon and Belleville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Carbon and Belleville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Crossing Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Crossing Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South State Route 159

    1.5 km · 2 min · South State Route 159

  5. 5

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maryville Road

    2412 ft · 43 sec · Maryville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on S Center Street

    1642 ft · 28 sec · S Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Carbon and Belleville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 41%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 13%
North Center Street
1.32 mi · 6%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi · 6%
Glen Crossing Road
1.1 mi · 5%
South State Route 159
0.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Illinois Street

Continue on North Illinois Street

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collinsville
00h 15m from Glen Carbon
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Carbon and Isolated 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 Glen Carbon to Belleville?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Glen Carbon and 13.6 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Carbon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Collinsville

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 Collinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

Marco's City Hall Cafe

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Cafe
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Lot

St. Louis , MO
189 Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews Parking lot
St. Louis City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

St. Louis City Hall

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.5/5 115 reviews City Hall,Business center
St Louis License Office
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

St Louis License Office

St. Louis , MO
1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Rating 3.4/5 154 reviews Driver's license office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

38 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

68 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Carbon and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.39 km).

Glen Carbon

#1 Glen Carbon

Village in Illinois, United States

Population12,887
Coordinates38.7483800, -89.9831600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.983188, 38.748393)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Carbon and Belleville. The current time is 10:03:21.

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.