How far is Belleville, IL from Godfrey, IL?
The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Godfrey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Godfrey.
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Start on East F Street
18 m · 6 sec · East F Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North: Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road
1742 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Isabel Drive
1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street
46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Isabel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Godfrey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 255 North
Continue straight
19.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Belleville and Scattered Rain Showers near Godfrey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Godfrey?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pontoon Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Belleville and 20.5 miles from Godfrey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Belleville and Scattered Rain Showers near Godfrey.
Stop Ideas Near Pontoon Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontoon Beach.
Gateway Transportation Center
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Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 32.02 mi (51.53 km).
#1 Belleville
The county seat of St.
| Population | 40,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.5200500, -89.9839900 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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