How far is Edwardsville, IL from Granite City, IL?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Granite City, IL is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 Granite City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Granite City.
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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
1748 ft · 32 sec · East Vandalia Street
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1381 ft · 29 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1034 ft · 19 sec · West Street
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Continue on South State Route 157
4.4 mi · 7 min · South State Route 157
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Turn left onto South State Route 157
748 ft · 19 sec · South State Route 157
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 203: Granite City
1375 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
781 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
100 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Nameoki Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
1307 ft · 36 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Granite City.
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.
South State Route 157
Continue on South State Route 157
4.38 mi · 00h 07m
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 Granite City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Granite City?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Pontoon Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Edwardsville and 9.9 miles from Granite City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsville and Sunny near Granite City.
Stop Ideas Near Pontoon Beach
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Gateway Transportation Center
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Kirkwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Granite City. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.91 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niedringhaus Avenue (-90.14872, 38.701518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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