Road Trips from Belleville, IL
Belleville sets you up for a few different kinds of quick escapes. You've got options for short, easy drives on surface roads, like heading to Waterloo, IL, which is just 20 miles away and takes under an hour. If you're looking for longer hauls, there are several highway routes that can get you 160 miles or more in about 3 to 6 hours. Some of these longer trips pass by national monuments, offering a chance to stretch your legs and see something historical.
Total Routes
23
Shortest
4.6h
With Parks Nearby
23
Weekend trip
23 total in this range
Lake in the Hills, IL
5h 57m296.5 mi one way
This is one of the longer trips at 296.5 miles, estimated at 6 hours. It's a highway route that passes Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, offering a point of interest. It's a significant drive, so consider it for a more substantial outing.
Glendale Heights, IL
5h 25m286.1 mi one way
Carol Stream, IL
5h 32m290 mi one way
Clocking in at 290 miles, this highway drive takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes. It's mostly flat terrain and includes access to Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. This is a longer option with historical park access.
Lombard, IL
5h 23m282.9 mi one way
Hinsdale, IL
5h 16m278.5 mi one way
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Lake in the Hills, IL
5h 57m296.5 mi one way
Glendale Heights, IL
5h 25m286.1 mi one way
Carol Stream, IL
5h 32m290 mi one way
Lombard, IL
5h 23m282.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and nearby parks on longer routes, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for exploring historical sites like Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
Summer
The highway routes are well-suited for summer travel to parks like Pullman National Historical Park, though consider traffic on longer drives.
Fall
The flat terrain and highway profiles make fall drives enjoyable. Longer routes passing national monuments are particularly appealing as the weather cools.
Winter
Highway routes provide the most efficient travel during winter. The mostly flat terrain is helpful, but check conditions for longer drives to parks.
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