How far is Wood Dale, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Belleville, IL is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.62 mi
04h 44m
Flight
260.33 mi
418.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.33 mi
Kilometers
418.96 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.62 mi
Kilometers
469.32 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Wood Dale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wood Dale
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Belleville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wood Dale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Wood Dale
145.6 mi
02h 22m
To Belleville
146 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Belleville.

  1. 1

    Start on Irving Park Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Irving Park Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bloomingdale Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Bloomingdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road

    2830 ft · 48 sec · North Rohlwing Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    60 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    1007 ft · 24 sec · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1607 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 49%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 38%
I 355 Toll South
18.5 mi · 6%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 3%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
Irving Park Road
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 22m from Wood Dale
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wood Dale and Sunny near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wood Dale to Belleville?

The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Wood Dale and 146 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.80 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wood Dale and Sunny near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 260.33 mi (418.96 km).

Wood Dale

#1 Wood Dale

Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population13,483
Coordinates41.9633600, -87.9789600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving Park Road (-87.97896, 41.96336)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $38.80
Round trip
$77.61
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.80 $77.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.76 $87.53
Premium $4.65 $47.89 $95.78
Diesel $5.30 $54.58 $109.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wood Dale and Belleville. The current time is 03:20:40.

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.