How far is North Peoria, IL from Godfrey, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Godfrey, IL is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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 Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Godfrey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Godfrey.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive
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Continue on East MacArthur Drive
1457 ft · 31 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 North: Godfrey
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road
1742 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Isabel Drive
1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street
46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Isabel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Godfrey.
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 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 01h 07m
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 North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Godfrey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Godfrey?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from North Peoria and 80.5 miles from Godfrey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $52.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Godfrey.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cotton Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 125.86 mi (202.56 km).
#1 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Godfrey (-90.18678, 38.9556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.15 | $66.31 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.32 | $74.65 |
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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