How far is Edwardsville, IL from Glen Carbon, IL?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Glen Carbon, IL is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.
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Start on South Buchanan Street
2247 ft · 47 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Continue on Troy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Troy Road
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Continue on South State Route 159
1908 ft · 41 sec · South State Route 159
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Turn right onto Glen Carbon Road
1 mi · 3 min · Glen Carbon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2989 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.
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.
Troy Road
Continue on Troy Road
1.87 mi · 00h 03m
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 Edwardsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Glen Carbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Glen Carbon?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 2.5 miles from Edwardsville and 3 miles from Glen Carbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Glen Carbon.
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 Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. Straight-line distance: 4.65 mi (7.48 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-89.983188, 38.748393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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