How far is Godfrey, IL from Woodridge, IL?
The driving distance from Godfrey, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Godfrey and Woodridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey and Woodridge.
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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
110.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
1422 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Bolingbrook Drive
4.6 mi · 9 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn right onto 75th Street
3169 ft · 1 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Woodridge Drive
1295 ft · 42 sec · Woodridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Godfrey and Woodridge.
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
111 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Godfrey to Woodridge?
The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Godfrey and 129.1 miles from Woodridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Godfrey and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Godfrey and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 223.26 mi (359.3 km).
#1 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodridge
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
| Population | 33,329 |
| Coordinates | 41.7469700, -88.0503400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.67 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.85 | $97.69 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
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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