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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.04 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.02 mi
51.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.02 mi
Kilometers
51.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.04 mi
Kilometers
66.04 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Godfrey
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-16T00:38
Arrive Godfrey
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pontoon Beach
IL

Town

From Belleville
20.5 mi
00h 26m
To Godfrey
20.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 6 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North: Chicago

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road

    1742 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Humbert Road

    2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Isabel Drive

    1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 255 North
29.7 mi · 72%
North Illinois Street
9.85 mi · 24%
Humbert Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Pearl Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Isabel Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
I 255
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontoon Beach
00h 26m from Belleville
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pontoon Beach, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontoon Beach.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

20 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

33 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

63 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 32.02 mi (51.53 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Godfrey

#2 Godfrey

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population17,393
Coordinates38.9556000, -90.1867800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Belleville (-89.98399, 38.52005)
End: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Godfrey. The current time is 00:38:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.