How far is Woodridge, IL from Belleville, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Belleville, IL is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.22 mi
04h 22m
Flight
245.22 mi
394.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.22 mi
Kilometers
394.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.22 mi
Kilometers
439.7 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Fri, Apr 17, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-04-16T18:33
Arrive Belleville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodridge
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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Woodridge
136.5 mi
02h 11m
To Belleville
136.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1727 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East F Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East F Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 52%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 41%
North Illinois Street
9.33 mi · 3%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.55 mi · 1%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 11m from Woodridge
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodridge and Scattered Rain Showers near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to Belleville?

The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Woodridge and 136.8 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodridge and Scattered Rain Showers near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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 Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 245.22 mi (394.65 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Belleville

#2 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)
End: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.70
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.35 $72.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.65 $44.86 $89.73
Diesel $5.30 $51.13 $102.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodridge and Belleville. The current time is 18:33:41.

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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.