Origin
Belleville, IL
Late night in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Cahokia, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, IL
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Cahokia, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Illinois Midwest, the 15.8-mile journey from Belleville to Cahokia is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this trip in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical for those looking to travel between these two Illinois locations. Since the distance is so short, you certainly won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. It is a reliable route for travelers who value simplicity and speed over a long, winding road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 255 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Camp Jackson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Centreville Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West A Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Cahokia, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
East F Street
2
Turn left onto IL 159
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Illinois Street
3
Turn right onto West A Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West A Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 6th Street
5
Continue on Centreville Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centreville Avenue
6
Enter roundabout
128 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto IL 15
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 15
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 255 South
10
Merge onto I 255; US 50
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 255; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward IL 157: Cahokia Heights
12
Turn right onto IL 157
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Jackson Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto IL 3
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
14
Turn right onto West 1st Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Turn left onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West A Street
Turn right onto West A Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 255; US 50
Merge onto I 255; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 157: Cahokia Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward IL 157: Cahokia Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cahokia, IL
Late night in Cahokia on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of IL 15, I-255, and Camp Jackson Road as you transition between the two cities. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 7.8 miles along IL 15. While the interstate sections offer a fast pace, the transition to local roads keeps the drive feeling grounded. You should be prepared for a consistent, functional driving experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. It is a utilitarian route that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination without much variation in terrain.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on IL 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and I 255. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cahokia, IL
Full guide →Founded 1699
Cahokia is a city in Saint Louis Metro East, Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Church of the Holy Family — church building in Illinois, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on IL 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West A Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cahokia, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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