How far is Collinsville, IL from Edwardsville, IL?
The driving distance from Collinsville, IL to Edwardsville, IL is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 Collinsville and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville and Edwardsville.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto East Grove Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto South Morrison Avenue
632 ft · 15 sec · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on S Center Street
1636 ft · 30 sec · S Center Street
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Continue on Maryville Road
2412 ft · 41 sec · Maryville Road
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Continue on South Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South State Route 159
2.9 mi · 5 min · South State Route 159
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Continue on Troy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Troy Road
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Continue on South Buchanan Street
2247 ft · 47 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 Collinsville 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.
Vandalia Street
Continue on Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rain Showers leaving Collinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collinsville to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Maryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Collinsville and 5.2 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Collinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Maryville
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 Maryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.93 km).
#1 Collinsville
City in Illinois
| Population | 24,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.6703300, -89.9845500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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