Belleville, IL Road Trips
With 24 routes heading out and 15 heading in, Belleville, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 210 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Belleville, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
39
Longest Drive
324.2 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
19m
East Saint Louis, IL
Plan Around Belleville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Belleville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Belleville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Belleville, IL
Belleville, IL to Waukegan, IL
Belleville, IL to Palatine, IL
Belleville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Belleville, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL
Belleville, IL to Elmwood Park, IL
Belleville, IL to Rockford, IL
Belleville, IL to Chicago, IL
Belleville, IL to Carol Stream, IL
Belleville, IL to Evergreen Park, IL
Belleville, IL to Lansing, IL
Belleville, IL to Glendale Heights, IL
Belleville, IL to Hickory Hills, IL
Belleville, IL to Homewood, IL
Belleville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Belleville, IL to Peoria, IL
Belleville, IL to York, IL
Belleville, IL to Plainfield, IL
Belleville, IL to Bruce, IL
Driving from Belleville, IL
The typical drive from Belleville, IL covers about 210 miles and takes around 4h 3m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 324 miles (6h 13m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Belleville, IL include Waukegan, IL (324.2 mi, 6h 13m), Palatine, IL (298.5 mi, 5h 40m), Schaumburg, IL (296.9 mi, 5h 39m), Lake in the Hills, IL (296.5 mi, 5h 57m), and Elmwood Park, IL (293.3 mi, 5h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 210-mile trip from Belleville, IL, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 24 mapped routes leaving Belleville, IL and 15 routes heading into Belleville, IL, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 324 miles.
The longest mapped route from Belleville, IL covers 324 miles and takes approximately 6h 13m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Belleville, IL runs about 210 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 210-mile trip from Belleville, IL costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Belleville, IL include Waukegan, IL, Palatine, IL, Schaumburg, IL and Lake in the Hills, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Belleville, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
41,722
Median Income
$60,529
Median Home Value
$131,000
Median Age
38.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Belleville, IL at a Glance
Founded
1814
Elevation
515 ft
Area
23 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Belleville, IL
A sampling of people born in Belleville, IL.
Sandra Magnus
1964
American astronaut
Buddy Ebsen
1908–2003
American actor and dancer (1908-2003)
David Rasche
1944
American actor
Lea DeLaria
1958
American actor, comedian and singer
John Carl Buechler
1952–2019
American director (1952-2019)
Jaimee Foxworth
1979
American actress
Darius Miles
1981
American basketball player (born 1981)
Kevin Von Erich
1957
American professional wrestler
Alan J. Dixon
1927–2014
American politician from Illinois (1927-2014)
City data from Wikidata (Q79892), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Belleville, IL
Belleville is a city in Illinois.
1 Victorian House Museum, 701 East Washington Street, Belleville, ☏ +1 618 234-0600, fax: +1 618 234-3060. M-F 10AM-2PM, closed Sa Su holidays. An 1866 Victorian Home recreating a family dwelling of the period. The Museum also features frequently changing exhibits of artifacts and collections pertaining to local history, Society office, research library, gift shop, and the Society's collections of artifacts and clothing. Group tours by appointment. $2 adult, $1 child, free to Society members. (updated Oct 2016) Labor & Industrial Museum, 123 N Church St. To learn about the industry of hardworking German-American immigrants, you can come here.
Art In The Square, is a popular annual event on Belleville Square usually taking place in Mid-May. The Edge, 701 S Belt. Movie theater and arcade. Skyview Drive-In, 5700 N Belt W. Alternative cinema if you want to sit in your car.
Eckert's Country Restaurant, 951 S Green Mt Rd. Farmhouse style country restaurant serving American comfort food like fried chicken.
1 Super 8 by Wyndham Belleville St. Louis Area, 600 E Main St., ☏ +1 618-234-9670. (updated Dec 2018)
1 MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV IATA). Allegiant Air from Fort Walton Beach, Las Vegas, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda (FL), St. Petersburg/Clearwater (updated Dec 2018) MetroLink runs a very frequent light rail service from downtown St. Louis. 2 Belleville MetroLink station. (updated Jun 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Belleville (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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