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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washington County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on South Park Avenue
2847 ft · 58 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Herrin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Herrin Street
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Continue on Herrin Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Take the ramp left
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
36.7 mi · 40 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 Herrin 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richview.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herrin and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.53 km).
#1 Herrin
City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,625 |
| Coordinates | 37.8031100, -89.0275700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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