How far is Edwardsville, IL from Godfrey, IL?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Godfrey, IL is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsville and Godfrey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Godfrey.
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Start on South Buchanan Street
37 m · 10 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Turn left onto East Vandalia Street
782 ft · 16 sec · East Vandalia Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Edwardsville Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Edwardsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
2245 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Humbert Road
1742 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
2446 ft · 53 sec · Humbert Road
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Isabel Drive
1150 ft · 51 sec · Isabel Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Isabel Street
46 m · 7 sec · Isabel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Isabel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Godfrey.
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.
IL 255 North
Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny near Godfrey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Godfrey?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Rosewood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Edwardsville and 10 miles from Godfrey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsville and Sunny near Godfrey.
Stop Ideas Near Rosewood Heights
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 Rosewood Heights.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Godfrey. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.8 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Godfrey
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.9556000, -90.1867800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isabel Street (-90.186777, 38.954916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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