Origin
Belleville, IL
Late night in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Granite City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Granite City, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Belleville to Granite City, you are looking at a straightforward 20.3-mile journey across the Illinois Midwest. This trip typically takes about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via IL 15, Saint Clair Avenue, and Madison Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this drive is highly economical for commuters or casual travelers alike. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout your transit. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Saint Clair Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Centreville Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 10th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West A Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Granite City, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 15
9
Turn right onto North 10th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 10th Street
10
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
362 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
11
Turn right onto North 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 9th Street
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 3
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint Clair Avenue
13
Continue on IL 3
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
14
Turn left onto IL 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
15
Turn right onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on Madison Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
17
Turn left onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
19th Street
18
Turn right onto Edison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Edison Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Niedringhaus Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Niedringhaus Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 3 / Saint Clair Avenue
Enter roundabout onto IL 3 / Saint Clair Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Edison Avenue
Turn right onto Edison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Granite City, IL
Late night in Granite City on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and faster thoroughfares. The route maintains a 56% highway share, balancing steady speed with the rhythm of local traffic. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.4 miles on IL 15, providing a consistent pace before you navigate the transition onto Saint Clair and Madison Avenues. Because this is a short, mixed-profile drive, the road character shifts from regional highway transit to more localized driving as you approach Granite City. You will spend most of your time focused on the road, with the layout designed for utility rather than long-range cruising.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on IL 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
553 ft
410 ft
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
553 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
About the Cities
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 31m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 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 1.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Granite City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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