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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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
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City in Illinois
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
2733 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Glen Crossing Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Crossing Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Route 159
1.5 km · 2 min · South State Route 159
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Continue on North Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Maryville Road
2412 ft · 43 sec · Maryville Road
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Continue on S Center Street
1642 ft · 28 sec · S Center Street
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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 Glen Carbon 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Collinsville.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Carbon and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.39 km).
#1 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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