How far is Edwardsville, IL from Wood River, IL?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Wood River, IL is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 Edwardsville and Wood River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Wood River.
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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
6.2 mi · 9 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Wood River Avenue
67 m · 8 sec · South Wood River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ferguson Avenue
50 m · 7 sec · East Ferguson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ferguson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Wood River.
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.
Edwardsville Road
Continue on Edwardsville Road
6.17 mi · 00h 09m
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 Wood River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Wood River?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
South Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Edwardsville and 4.8 miles from Wood River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwardsville and Sunny near Wood River.
Stop Ideas Near South Roxana
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 South Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Wood River. Straight-line distance: 8.5 mi (13.68 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.8611600, -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ferguson Avenue (-90.0976, 38.861003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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