Origin
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Godfrey, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
280.8 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
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6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Godfrey, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
This 280.8-mile journey from Cicero, IL to Godfrey, IL is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily following the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-55, you'll experience a highway-focused drive with 97% of it on major roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $44, making it an economical option for exploring the Midwest. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, enjoying a straightforward route through Illinois.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.4 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with nearly all of the 280.8 miles spent on major roadways like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 127.8 miles, offering extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is largely highway, State Route 140 introduces a change of pace as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover significant ground smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 127.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 280.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
131.2 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
5
196 mi into trip
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~3h 41m in
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I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
258.6 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
5
279.5 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward Humbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cicero, IL and Godfrey, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Greenville.
Springfield
131.2 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via I 55
Greenville
258.6 mi in
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~4h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 127.8 mi | 2h 24m |
| I 55 | 127.4 mi | 2h 17m |
| State Route 140 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| IL 255 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East Bethalto Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 127.8 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Godfrey, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 31st Street
3
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 South
5
Merge onto I 55
128 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
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Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
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I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
9
Turn right onto IL 140
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East State Street
10
Continue on IL 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
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State Route 140
11
Continue on IL 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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East Bethalto Drive
12
Continue on IL 111; IL 140
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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East MacArthur Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward IL 255 North: Godfrey
14
Merge onto IL 255
7.9 mi
·
9 min
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IL 255
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
16
Turn left onto Humbert Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Humbert Road
17
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Pearl Street
18
Turn left onto Isabel Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
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Isabel Drive
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Isabel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
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Isabel Street
20
Arrive at destination
Isabel Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Cicero to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic. With just one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey, but ensure you take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 127.8-mile stretch on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. The $44 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in potential price variations.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.4 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.4 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Godfrey, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cicero, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cicero, IL
This is one driving day of about 280.8 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 127.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.4 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.4 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.8 miles.
Arriving in Godfrey, IL
The final approach into Godfrey, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Godfrey, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.90 one way
$87.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.04 | $108.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.00 | $123.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.48 | $13.48 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.57 | $11.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.31 | $17.97 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Godfrey on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bloomington, IL
140 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cicero, IL to Godfrey, IL covers 280.8 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, State Route 140. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.4 miles from Cicero, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 280.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Cicero, IL and Godfrey, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Greenville.
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