How far is Milton, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Milton, IL to Belleville, IL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.53 mi
44.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.04 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Tue, Apr 14, 5:29 PM CDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, Apr 14, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-14T16:43
Arrive Belleville
Tue, Apr 14, 5:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Pleasant Ridge
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Milton
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Belleville
17.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ethel Avenue

    124 m · 23 sec · Ethel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorothy Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    961 ft · 26 sec · Brown Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milton Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Come in Place

    1499 ft · 43 sec · Come in Place

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    1709 ft · 40 sec · East Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Saint Louis Avenue

    982 ft · 19 sec · West Saint Louis Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · West Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Ferguson Avenue

    676 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Edwardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Edwardsville Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 South

    2081 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

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

    2462 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    2332 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    1731 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Belleville, Swansea

    53 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Illinois Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 255 South
16.7 mi · 48%
I 64 East
5.4 mi · 15%
North Illinois Street
5.33 mi · 15%
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.86 mi · 5%
West Madison Avenue
1.76 mi · 5%
East Edwardsville Road
1.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

IL 255 South

Continue straight

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Ridge
00h 22m from Milton
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Milton to Belleville?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Milton and 17.2 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

23 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

24 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

62 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).

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#1 Milton

Town in Illinois, USA

Population259
Coordinates38.8989400, -90.1423300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Ethel Avenue (-90.142313, 38.899234)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Belleville. The current time is 16:43:24.

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.