Origin
Crystal Lake, IL
Afternoon in Crystal Lake on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Lake, IL to Godfrey, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
294.5 mi
474 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Lake, IL
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Godfrey, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Lake, IL to Godfrey, IL covers 294.5 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, IL 47, South Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 189.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
147.3 miles from Crystal Lake, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 58m highway drive covering 294.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and IL 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 189.8 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 189.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 47. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.3 miles in near CR 83 / Orchard Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 294.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.3 miles (CR 83 / Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
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CR 83 / Orchard Road
Turn right onto CR 83 / Orchard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road
At end of road, turn right onto IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
51.5 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
82.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
8
144.9 mi into trip
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~3h 9m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crystal Lake, IL and Godfrey, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Greenville.
Springfield
144.9 mi in
|
~3h 9m
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via I 55
Greenville
272.3 mi in
|
~5h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 189.8 mi | 3h 24m |
| IL 47 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| South Randall Road | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Orchard Road | 11.2 mi | 18m |
| State Route 140 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| IL 255 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| North Randall Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Minkler Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 189.8 mi, about 3h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake, IL and Godfrey, IL.
1
Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Crystal Lake Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on V32
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pyott Road
4
Turn right onto A45
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
James R Rakow Road
5
Continue on V29
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on V29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
South Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
8
Continue on CR 34
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
10
Turn right onto CR 83
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Orchard Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Minkler Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Minkler Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Minkler Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Minkler Road
13
Continue on Minkler Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Minkler Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto IL 126
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Schoolhouse Road
15
Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashley Road
16
Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Farm Road
17
Turn left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
19
Continue on IL 47
22 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 47
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
21
Merge onto I 55
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
25
Turn right onto IL 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
26
Continue on IL 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 140
27
Continue on IL 140
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Bethalto Drive
28
Continue on IL 111; IL 140
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward IL 255 North: Godfrey
30
Merge onto IL 255
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 255
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
32
Turn left onto Humbert Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Humbert Road
33
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pearl Street
34
Turn left onto Isabel Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Isabel Drive
35
Keep slight right at fork onto Isabel Street
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Isabel Street
36
Arrive at destination
Isabel Street
Trip Plan
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 147.3 miles from Crystal Lake, IL, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.8 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 3h 11m 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 53m
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 Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IL
This is one driving day of about 294.5 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crystal Lake, 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 I 55 for about 189.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.3 mi from Crystal Lake, IL · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 147.3 miles from Crystal Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.8 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
$46.04 one way
$92.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.67 | $113.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.02 | $130.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.92 | $14.14 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.23 | $18.85 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Godfrey on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bloomington, IL
147 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
25 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 58m 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 Crystal Lake, IL to Godfrey, IL covers 294.5 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, IL 47, South Randall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 miles from Crystal Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.04 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 294.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.3 miles (CR 83 / Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Crystal Lake, IL and Godfrey, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Greenville.
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