How far is Godfrey, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Godfrey, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Godfrey and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey and Crystal Lake.
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Start on Isabel Street
95 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street
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Continue on Isabel Drive
988 ft · 45 sec · Isabel Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
1729 ft · 35 sec · Humbert Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 South
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto
1345 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto East MacArthur Drive
1699 ft · 36 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140
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Take the ramp left
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1853 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
32 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Walker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road
38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Continue on Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left onto South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 41 min · South Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on James R Rakow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · James R Rakow Road
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Turn left onto Pyott Road
1947 ft · 39 sec · Pyott Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Godfrey and Crystal Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Route 140
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Godfrey to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Godfrey and 161.9 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Godfrey and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 247.29 mi (397.98 km).
#1 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.78 | $101.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.87 | $115.73 |
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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