How far is Lansing, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Lansing, IL to Belleville, IL is about 287.7 miles (463 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.71 mi
04h 41m
Flight
246.92 mi
397.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.92 mi
Kilometers
397.38 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.71 mi
Kilometers
463.02 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Lansing
143.7 mi
02h 20m
To Belleville
144 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
236 mi · 82%
I 80 West
30.1 mi · 10%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 3%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
Torrence Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 20m from Lansing
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.7 miles (463 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Lansing and 144 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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 McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 246.92 mi (397.38 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

Village in Illinois, USA

Population27,059
Coordinates41.5647600, -87.5389300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-87.538921, 41.564825)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.43 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.55
20.3 gal · 76.86 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.28 $76.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.17 $86.34
Premium $4.65 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $5.30 $53.84 $107.67

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 Lansing and Belleville. The current time is 00:16:54.

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.