How far is Cahokia, IL from Fairview Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Cahokia, IL to Fairview Heights, IL is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cahokia and Fairview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cahokia and Fairview Heights.
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Start on West 1st Street
29 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight left onto Mississippi Avenue
751 ft · 14 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn right onto Camp Jackson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Camp Jackson Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 East: Chicago
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Saint Louis, Louisville
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159: Belleville, Collinsville
1731 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Belleville, Swansea
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Illinois Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto Longacre Drive
1705 ft · 49 sec · Longacre Drive
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Turn right onto North Brook Circle
1396 ft · 2 min · North Brook Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Brook Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cahokia and Fairview Heights.
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.
I 255 North
Merge slight left
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Cahokia and Sunny near Fairview Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cahokia to Fairview Heights?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 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?
Alorton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Cahokia and 8.1 miles from Fairview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cahokia and Sunny near Fairview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Alorton
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 Alorton.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cahokia and Fairview Heights. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.48 km).
#1 Cahokia
Village in St.
| Population | 13,742 |
| Coordinates | 38.5708800, -90.1901100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview Heights
City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 38.5889400, -89.9903800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Brook Circle (-89.99038, 38.588956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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