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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Ethel Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Ethel Avenue
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Turn left onto Dorothy Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto Brown Street
961 ft · 26 sec · Brown Street
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Continue on Milton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Road
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Continue on Come in Place
1499 ft · 43 sec · Come in Place
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Turn left onto East Broadway
1709 ft · 40 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on West Saint Louis Avenue
982 ft · 19 sec · West Saint Louis Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Ferguson Avenue
676 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Edwardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 South
2081 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Louisville, Saint Louis
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2462 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2332 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159: Belleville, Collinsville
1731 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Belleville, Swansea
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Illinois Street
5.3 mi · 9 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 Milton and Belleville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Ridge.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Illinois, USA
| Population | 259 |
| Coordinates | 38.8989400, -90.1423300 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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