How far is East Saint Louis, IL from Cahokia, IL?
The driving distance from East Saint Louis, IL to Cahokia, IL is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Saint Louis and Cahokia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Saint Louis and Cahokia.
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Start on North 10th Street
25 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
110 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
2224 ft · 49 sec · North 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway
113 m · 16 sec · East Broadway
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on Mississippi Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · Mississippi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
29 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Saint Louis and Cahokia.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
2.72 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.
Sunny leaving East Saint Louis and Sunny near Cahokia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Saint Louis to Cahokia?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Sauget is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from East Saint Louis and 2.3 miles from Cahokia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Saint Louis and Sunny near Cahokia.
Stop Ideas Near Sauget
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 Sauget.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Saint Louis and Cahokia. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).
#1 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cahokia
Village in St.
| Population | 13,742 |
| Coordinates | 38.5708800, -90.1901100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cahokia (-90.19011, 38.57088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.60 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
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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