How far is Granite City, IL from Edwardsville, IL?
The driving distance from Granite City, IL to Edwardsville, IL is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 Granite City and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite City and Edwardsville.
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Start on Niedringhaus Avenue
1307 ft · 37 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Nameoki Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 270 East: Effingham
2142 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Collinsville, Edwardsville
2507 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 157: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus, Edwardsville
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South State Route 157
2714 ft · 52 sec · South State Route 157
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Continue on South State Route 157
4.4 mi · 7 min · South State Route 157
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Continue on West Street
1034 ft · 21 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
1381 ft · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn straight onto West Vandalia Street
1748 ft · 36 sec · West Vandalia Street
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Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
37 m · 2 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite City and Edwardsville.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granite City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite City to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.9 miles from Granite City and 7.9 miles from Edwardsville.
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 2.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Granite City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Pontoon Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite City and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.91 km).
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsville (-89.95316, 38.81144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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