How far is Midlothian, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Midlothian, IL to Belleville, IL is about 280.6 miles (451.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midlothian and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian and Belleville.
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Start on Pulaski Road
26 m · 9 sec · Pulaski Road
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Continue on Pulaski Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Road
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Continue on Crawford Avenue
2666 ft · 55 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
849 ft · 26 sec · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 south: Kankakee
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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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 Midlothian 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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Midlothian and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midlothian to Belleville?
The road trip is about 280.6 miles (451.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Midlothian and 140.5 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midlothian and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 245.73 mi (395.46 km).
#1 Midlothian
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 14,179 |
| Coordinates | 41.6253100, -87.7175500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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