How far is Godfrey, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Godfrey, IL to Lockport, IL is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.43 mi
04h 07m
Flight
213.79 mi
344.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.79 mi
Kilometers
344.06 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.43 mi
Kilometers
404.63 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Godfrey
Thu, Oct 15, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Godfrey
2026-10-15T13:33
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Godfrey
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Godfrey
127.5 mi
02h 03m
To Lockport
123.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Isabel Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Isabel Drive

    988 ft · 45 sec · Isabel Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Humbert Road

    1729 ft · 35 sec · Humbert Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 South

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

    1345 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

    63 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1699 ft · 36 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 140

    135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Godfrey and Lockport.

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
123 mi · 49%
State Route 140
107 mi · 42%
I 255 South
8.24 mi · 3%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
4.39 mi · 2%
West Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 03m from Godfrey
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Godfrey and 123.9 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Godfrey and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 213.79 mi (344.06 km).

Godfrey

#1 Godfrey

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population17,393
Coordinates38.9556000, -90.1867800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Isabel Street (-90.186777, 38.954916)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.58 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.76
17.74 gal · 67.16 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $41.38 $82.76
Mid-grade $5.29 $46.94 $93.88
Premium $5.84 $51.77 $103.55
Diesel $6.57 $58.28 $116.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Godfrey and Lockport. The current time is 13:33:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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