How far is Winnetka, IL from Belleville, IL?
The driving distance from Winnetka, IL to Belleville, IL is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnetka and Belleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnetka and Belleville.
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Start on Pine Street
1577 ft · 49 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Locust Road
2641 ft · 1 min · Locust Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2622 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 Winnetka and Belleville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
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 Winnetka and Sunny near Belleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnetka to Belleville?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Winnetka and 155 miles from Belleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.22 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winnetka and Sunny near Belleville.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Lincoln
Pontiac station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnetka and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 274.72 mi (442.12 km).
#1 Winnetka
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1080800, -87.7359000 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.22 | $82.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.49 | $92.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.97 | $115.95 |
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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