How far is Herrin, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Herrin, IL to Belleville, IL is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.33 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.51 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Herrin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herrin
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herrin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richview
IL

Township in Washington County, Illinois

From Herrin
52.6 mi
00h 52m
To Belleville
52.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herrin and Belleville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Avenue

    2847 ft · 58 sec · South Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Herrin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Herrin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    36.7 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 158 West: Scott Air Force Base

    1506 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Air Mobility Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Air Mobility Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2818 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Avenue

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · East F Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herrin 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.3 mi · 52%
Ken Gray Expressway
36.7 mi · 35%
Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi · 5%
Herrin Road
3.51 mi · 3%
East Herrin Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Maple Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richview
00h 52m from Herrin
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Herrin and Sunny near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Herrin to Belleville?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 52.6 miles from Herrin and 52.8 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Herrin and Sunny near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Richview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

21 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

41 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

73 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herrin and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 km).

Herrin

#1 Herrin

City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population12,625
Coordinates37.8031100, -89.0275700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Avenue (-89.027583, 37.80311)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Herrin and Belleville. The current time is 22:50:49.

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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.