How far is La Grange, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Belleville, IL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.45 mi
02h 29m
Flight
102.96 mi
165.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.96 mi
Kilometers
165.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.45 mi
Kilometers
206.72 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive Belleville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Carrollton
IL

Township in Greene County, Illinois

From La Grange
65.2 mi
01h 14m
To Belleville
63.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Belleville.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1965 East

  3. 3

    Continue on La Grange Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · La Grange Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 1560 East

    1601 ft · 44 sec · County Road 1560 East

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 1495 East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 1495 East

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1465 East

    2713 ft · 1 min · County Road 1465 East

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    41 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Mill Street

    1043 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Illinois Route 104

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 67

    29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67

  14. 14

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  19. 19

    Continue on North 5th Street

    26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville

    2462 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville

    2332 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159: Belleville, Collinsville

    1731 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Belleville, Swansea

    53 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Illinois Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Belleville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
56.7 mi · 44%
US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 23%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 6%
I 64 East
5.4 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
5.33 mi · 4%
La Grange Road
4.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 67

Continue on US Highway 67

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 14m from La Grange
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Grange 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 La Grange to Belleville?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from La Grange and 63.2 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Grange and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carrollton, 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 Carrollton.

RAIL

Carlinville

45 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

77 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

80 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 102.96 mi (165.7 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-90.536859, 39.947168)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 La Grange and Belleville. The current time is 23:54:04.

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.