How far is Godfrey, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Godfrey, IL to Palatine, IL is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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 34m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Godfrey and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey and Palatine.
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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
112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road
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Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Godfrey and Palatine.
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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
112 mi · 02h 03m
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 leaving Godfrey and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Godfrey to Palatine?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 146 miles from Godfrey and 146 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.84 one way or $77.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Godfrey and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
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 Palatine. Straight-line distance: 245.52 mi (395.12 km).
#1 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.94 | $95.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.63 | $109.26 |
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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