How far is Waterloo, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IL to Belleville, IL is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Belleville.
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Start on West Mill Street
79 m · 17 sec · West Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Market Street
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Centreville Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centreville Avenue
54 m · 4 sec · Centreville Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Centreville Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Centreville Avenue
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
2291 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
91 m · 6 sec · South Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
2265 ft · 48 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right 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 Waterloo 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.
North Market Street
Continue straight
11.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterloo and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Belleville?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millstadt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Waterloo and 10.1 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterloo and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Millstadt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marco's City Hall Cafe
City Hall Lot
St. Louis City Hall
St Louis License Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millstadt.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.3358900, -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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