Belleville, IL to Marion, IL is 107 miles and takes about 2 hours 2 minutes via I 64 and Lebanon Avenue, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll likely find it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
58.7 mi
1h 3m
Ken Gray Expressway
38.7 mi
41m
Lebanon Avenue
5.2 mi
9m
West Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Maple Street
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Air Mobility Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
East F Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Marion, 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
39 mi·41 min·Ken Gray Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward Marion
10
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·8 sec
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
12
Turn right
80 ft·11 sec
13
Turn left
151 ft·11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only about 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should easily get you to Marion with plenty of daylight to spare. Given the short duration and minimal stops, you won't need to worry too much about breaking up the drive for rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 58.7-mile stretch on I 64, to ensure you don't need to make an unscheduled stop. Planning for the $17 fuel cost is straightforward for this relatively short distance.
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 53.5 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 1h 3m 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, 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 107 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 66.4 and 107 — 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
4
105.1 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Marion
4
105.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
105.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
107 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.37
$36.73
premium
$4.89
$20.59
$41.18
diesel
$5.61
$23.62
$47.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Belleville, IL
Late night
in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marion, IL
Late night
in Marion on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Centralia, IL
54 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
4 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 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive for 91% of the journey, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates and expressways. You can expect a consistent pace for the majority of the 107 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.7 miles on I 64, offering a solid period of highway cruising. While the route is predominantly high-speed, the mention of Lebanon Avenue suggests a brief transition to more local or arterial roads as you approach your destination, providing a slight change of pace before arriving in Marion.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 2m drive. You will face about 11 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 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 105.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Marion is a city in Southern Illinois. Named in honor of Francis Marion and settled in 1839, Marion isn't exactly replete with places to see but has forests and recreational areas nearby.
Top landmarks
•Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center — hospital in Marion, Illinois, United States
•Williamson County Jail — former county jail in Marion, Illinois
The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 105.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marion, IL before heading back.
