Origin
Belleville, IL
Late night in Belleville on Friday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, IL
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Godfrey, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL covers 41 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 255, I 255, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on IL 255. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 41 miles, with most of the trip on IL 255 and I 255. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on IL 255.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 255 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 255 and I 255. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11 miles (I 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 255 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 255 North: Chicago
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 255
Merge onto I 255
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Humbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
5
41 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Isabel Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Isabel Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
9.9 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 255 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| I 255 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| North Illinois Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 64 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Humbert Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Isabel Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Isabel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 255
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Godfrey, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
East F Street
2
Turn right onto IL 159
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Illinois Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 50
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; US 50
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 255 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 255
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on IL 255
19 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 255
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
10
Turn left onto Humbert Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Humbert Road
11
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pearl Street
12
Turn left onto Isabel Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Isabel Drive
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Isabel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Isabel Street
14
Arrive at destination
Isabel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Belleville, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Belleville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Godfrey, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Godfrey, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Godfrey, IL
Late night in Godfrey on Friday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL covers 41 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 255, I 255, North Illinois Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Belleville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11 miles (I 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Belleville, IL to Godfrey, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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