Bellwood, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Bellwood, IL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 21 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bellwood, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
339 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
12m
Berwyn, IL
Plan Around Bellwood, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bellwood, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bellwood, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bellwood, IL
Driving from Bellwood, IL
The typical drive from Bellwood, IL covers about 21 miles and takes around 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 21 miles (30m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bellwood, IL include Palatine, IL (20.8 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 21-mile trip from Bellwood, IL, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Bellwood, IL and 5 routes heading into Bellwood, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 21 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bellwood, IL covers 21 miles and takes approximately 30m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Bellwood, IL runs about 21 miles with a drive time of roughly 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 21-mile trip from Bellwood, IL costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bellwood, IL include Palatine, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bellwood, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,373
Median Income
$76,990
Median Home Value
$219,600
Median Age
38.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Bellwood, IL
A sampling of people born in Bellwood, IL.
Robert Covington
1990
American basketball player
Demetri McCamey
1989
American basketball player
Kamal Bey
1998
American amateur wrestler
City data from Wikidata (Q277068), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Trips to Bellwood, IL
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