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Trip from Romeoville, IL to Belleville, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h

Distance

265.2 mi

427 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Romeoville, IL

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city in and seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Belleville, IL

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Trip Overview

This 265.2-mile drive from Romeoville, IL, to Belleville, IL, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day trip, taking approximately 5 hours to complete. You'll spend most of your time on Interstate 55, which makes up 94% of the route, including a substantial stretch of 248.6 miles without significant detours. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $40, making it an economical option for exploring the Midwest. Given its direct nature and manageable duration, it’s a practical route that doesn't require an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.6 miles from Romeoville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 248.6 mi 4h 29m
North Illinois Street 9.3 mi 14m
Vandalia Street 3 mi 4m
Normantown Road 1.7 mi 4m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Kingston Drive 0.5 mi 2m
Weber Road 0.3 mi <1m
East F Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 248.6 mi, about 4h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville, IL and Belleville, IL.

1

Start on Kingston Drive

0.5 mi · 2 min · Kingston Drive
2

Turn left onto Normantown Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Normantown Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Normantown Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Normantown Road
4

Turn right onto CH 88

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Weber Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
6

Merge onto I 55

106 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
10

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
11

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
12

Continue on IL 159

9.3 mi · 14 min · North Illinois Street
13

Turn left onto East F Street

59 ft · 2 sec · East F Street
14

Arrive at destination

East F Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Belleville, IL, with ample time to spare. With a single recommended stop, plan your break strategically along the long 248.6-mile stretch of I-55 to refresh. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is budget-friendly, but it's always wise to confirm your fuel levels before embarking, especially given the extended highway segment. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit earlier if you anticipate any traffic delays around the Chicago metropolitan area.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.6 miles from Romeoville, IL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.6 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.6 miles or 2h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Romeoville, 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 Romeoville, IL

This is one driving day of about 265.2 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Romeoville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 248.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Grandview, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grandview, IL

133 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.6 miles from Romeoville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 248.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Channahon, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 21min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

El Barrio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Romeoville, Illinois

0.7 mi

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Channahon, Illinois

0.8 mi

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

El Barrio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18153721100

Visit website

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18153354448

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18155243248

Visit website

Gio's Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Romeoville, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18159053987

Visit website

Arby's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Troy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16186671082

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

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Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Minooka, Illinois

+18155928941

Visit website

Brick & Ivy Coffee Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12176638389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12177354444

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Visit website

Dock Rotz Tavern

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Minooka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18154672200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 251.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | CH 88 / Weber Road

Turn right onto CH 88 / Weber Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
251.4 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.46 one way

$82.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $45.52 $91.05
premium $4.89 $51.04 $102.07
diesel $5.61 $58.55 $117.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.6 0 $27.85 $12.73
Efficient EV 66.3 0 $23.21 $10.61
EV Truck/SUV 106.1 1 $37.13 $16.97

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Romeoville, IL

Morning in Romeoville on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belleville, IL

Morning in Belleville on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Grandview, IL

133 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

5h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 173.8
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this 5-hour drive. With 94% of the route being on highways, including a continuous 248.6-mile segment on I-55, this trip prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways. The main roads are predominantly I-55, with brief transitions onto North Illinois Street and Vandalia Street near your destination. This profile suggests a consistent driving pace, allowing you to cover ground smoothly without frequent interruptions or complex navigation.

94% 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: 248.6 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North Illinois Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near CH 88 / Weber Road.

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 265.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.2 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Romeoville, IL to Belleville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

108.7 mi in | ~2h 3m | via I 55

About the Cities

Starting in Romeoville, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Belleville, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1814

Belleville is a city in Illinois.

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 5h. Total distance: 265.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 248.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Belleville, IL before the return drive.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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