How far is Alton, IL from Edwardsville, IL?
The driving distance from Alton, IL to Edwardsville, IL is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Edwardsville.
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Start on Alby Street
58 m · 10 sec · Alby Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
649 ft · 26 sec · East Broadway
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Turn left onto Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Turn straight onto West Ferguson Avenue
676 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Edwardsville Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Edwardsville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Vandalia Street
782 ft · 17 sec · East Vandalia Street
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Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
37 m · 2 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Edwardsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Edwardsville Road
Continue on East Edwardsville Road
6.16 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Alton and 7.3 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Roxana
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 Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.86 km).
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsville (-89.95316, 38.81144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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