How far is Cahokia, IL from Shiloh, IL?

The driving distance from Cahokia, IL to Shiloh, IL is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.93 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiloh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cahokia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cahokia
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Shiloh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cahokia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caseyville
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Cahokia
10.3 mi
00h 12m
To Shiloh
12.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cahokia and Shiloh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cahokia and Shiloh.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    29 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Avenue

    751 ft · 14 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Camp Jackson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Camp Jackson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 East: Chicago

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Saint Louis, Louisville

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward O'Fallon, Shiloh

    2185 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Shiloh, Southwestern Illinois College, Schmidt Art Center

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Green Mount Road

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Green Mount Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frank Scott Parkway East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Frank Scott Parkway East

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cahokia and Shiloh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
8.47 mi · 37%
I 255 North
6.89 mi · 30%
Camp Jackson Road
2.09 mi · 9%
Frank Scott Parkway East
1.46 mi · 6%
Cross Street
0.66 mi · 3%
O'Fallon
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville

8.47 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caseyville
00h 12m from Cahokia
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cahokia and Mostly Sunny near Shiloh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cahokia to Shiloh?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Caseyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Cahokia and 12.6 miles from Shiloh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cahokia and Mostly Sunny near Shiloh.

Stop Ideas Near Caseyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caseyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caseyville.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

16 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

31 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

34 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

72 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cahokia and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.48 km).

Cahokia

#1 Cahokia

Village in St.

Population13,742
Coordinates38.5708800, -90.1901100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Shiloh

#2 Shiloh

Town in St.

Population13,653
Coordinates38.5614400, -89.8973200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-90.190118, 38.570847)
End: South Main Street (-89.897329, 38.561444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cahokia and Shiloh. The current time is 07:12:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.