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Trip from Godfrey, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

271.5 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 53m ★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Godfrey, IL, IL

Godfrey, IL

Mike Tyurin

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Godfrey, IL to Markham, IL covers 271.5 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 80, State Route 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.24 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

135.7 miles from Godfrey, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 271.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.9 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 23 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 219.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 271.5 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
9.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto
7
118.9 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
148.2 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

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 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7
242.1 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
270.4 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward Kedzie Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Godfrey, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

148.2 mi in | ~2h 48m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 219.9 mi 3h 56m
I 80 27.6 mi 34m
State Route 140 9.7 mi 13m
IL 255 7.9 mi 9m
West Bethalto Drive 1.8 mi 3m
West State Street 0.8 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Humbert Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 219.9 mi, about 3h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey, IL and Markham, IL.

1

Start on Isabel Street

312 ft · 14 sec · Isabel Street
2

Continue on Isabel Drive

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Isabel Drive
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Pearl Street
4

Turn left onto Humbert Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Humbert Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 South

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 255 South
6

Merge slight left

7.9 mi · 9 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

0.3 mi · 29 sec · IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto
8

Keep slight left to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

207 ft · 6 sec · IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto
9

Turn slight left onto East MacArthur Drive

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East MacArthur Drive
10

Continue on West Bethalto Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bethalto Drive
11

Continue on State Route 140

9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
12

Continue on West State Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West State Street
13

Continue on State Route 140

443 ft · 14 sec · State Route 140
14

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
15

Merge slight left

97 mi · 1 hr 44 min
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

29 mi · 31 min · I 55 North: Chicago
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

94 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Indiana
19

Merge slight left

28 mi · 34 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Kedzie Avenue
21

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
22

Turn left onto 163rd Street

66 ft · 3 sec · 163rd Street
23

Arrive at your destination

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 135.7 miles from Godfrey, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.9 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 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.7 miles or 2h 34m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, IL

This is one driving day of about 271.5 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Godfrey, 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 219.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.7 mi from Godfrey, IL · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

136 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.7 miles from Godfrey, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.9 miles.

Arriving in Markham, IL

The final approach into Markham, 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 Markham, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 84.2
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 271.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.24 one way

$82.48 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $45.46 $90.92
premium $4.80 $51.25 $102.51
diesel $5.64 $60.32 $120.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.5 1 $28.51 $13.03
Efficient EV 67.9 0 $23.76 $10.86
EV Truck/SUV 108.6 1 $38.01 $17.38

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Godfrey, IL

Morning in Godfrey on Monday

Local time

7:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

7:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Along the Route

53°F

Bloomington, IL

136 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

6 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

5h 6m 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 Godfrey, IL to Markham, IL covers 271.5 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 80, 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 135.7 miles from Godfrey, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.24 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 15 significant decision points across 271.5 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Godfrey, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

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