How far is Bloomington, IL from Godfrey, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Godfrey, IL is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.09 mi
02h 58m
Flight
123.19 mi
198.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.19 mi
Kilometers
198.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.09 mi
Kilometers
246.37 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Godfrey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Godfrey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Pawnee
IL

City in Oklahoma

From Bloomington
76.6 mi
01h 29m
To Godfrey
76.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Godfrey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Godfrey.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Madison Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Morris Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  13. 13

    Continue on East Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East MacArthur Drive

    1457 ft · 31 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 North: Godfrey

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road

    1742 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Humbert Road

    2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Isabel Drive

    1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Isabel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 43%
I 55 South
62.6 mi · 41%
State Route 140
9.61 mi · 6%
IL 255 North
8.24 mi · 5%
East Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
North Morris Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway

65.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawnee
01h 29m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Godfrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Godfrey?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Pawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Bloomington and 76.6 miles from Godfrey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Godfrey.

Stop Ideas Near Pawnee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pawnee, 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 Pawnee.

RAIL

Springfield station

24 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

44 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

65 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

90 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 123.19 mi (198.25 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Godfrey

#2 Godfrey

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population17,393
Coordinates38.9556000, -90.1867800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Godfrey. The current time is 12:03:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.