Traveling from Belleville to Crestwood is a straightforward 118.8-mile journey that spans the heart of the Midwest. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, it is an affordable connection between these two Illinois points. You will primarily rely on I-64, the Ken Gray Expressway, and Lebanon Avenue to navigate the distance. Because the total drive time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra errands to run in either city.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
58.7 mi
1h 3m
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi
50m
Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi
9m
Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
6m
Lake Egypt Road
1 mi
2m
Maple Street
0.9 mi
1m
IL 148
0.7 mi
1m
McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Crestwood, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
328 ft·16 sec·East F Street
2
Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi·9 min·Lebanon Avenue
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·South Main Street
4
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Maple Street
5
Turn left onto IL 158
0.5 mi·44 sec·Air Mobility Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·44 sec
Toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon
7
Merge onto I 64
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 64
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·Ken Gray Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 45Toward IL 148
10
Turn right onto IL 148
0.7 mi·1 min·IL 148
11
Turn left onto IL 37
0.3 mi·30 sec·IL 37
12
Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Lake Egypt Road
13
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi·6 min·Power Plant Road
14
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi·2 min·McKinney Chapel Road
15
Turn right onto Ridgeway
283 ft·17 sec·Ridgeway
16
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
385 ft·17 sec·Pinewood Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Pinewood Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour and 21-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 118.8-mile stretch in one go, as there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination. If you want to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your departure to bypass peak commute hours on the Ken Gray Expressway. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you leave Belleville to avoid stopping mid-trip. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival to match your schedule exactly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belleville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belleville, IL
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Belleville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 58.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 66.4 and 118.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
113.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward IL 148
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
4
114.1 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|IL 37
Turn left onto IL 37
Navigation decision point
4
115.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|Power Plant Road
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
Navigation decision point
5
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Pinewood Drive
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.57 one way
$37.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.39
$40.78
premium
$4.89
$22.86
$45.72
diesel
$5.61
$26.23
$52.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Belleville, IL
Morning
in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
11:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 to 13 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Crestwood, IL
Morning
in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
11:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Mount Vernon, IL
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 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
2h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent cruising on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 58.7 miles on I-64. The route feels purposeful and efficient rather than winding or scenic, prioritizing direct movement across the region. Expect a consistent interstate experience that shifts from the immediate surroundings of Belleville to the more infrastructure-heavy corridors leading into Crestwood. It is the type of driving where you can easily maintain a steady pace without frequent navigation changes.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Ken Gray Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 66.4 miles in near I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 114.1 miles (IL 37): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 114.1 miles (IL 37): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crestwood, IL before heading back.
