Edwardsville, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Edwardsville, IL is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 271 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Edwardsville, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
283.6 mi
Elgin, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 35m
Bolingbrook, IL
Plan Around Edwardsville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Edwardsville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Edwardsville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Edwardsville, IL
Driving from Edwardsville, IL
Expect an average of 271 miles and about 5h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Edwardsville, IL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 16m), while the shortest is just 250 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Edwardsville, IL include Palatine, IL (281 mi, 5h 16m), Schaumburg, IL (279.3 mi, 5h 15m), Chicago, IL (274.1 mi, 5h 10m), and Bolingbrook, IL (249.5 mi, 4h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 271-mile trip from Edwardsville, IL, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Edwardsville, IL and 3 routes heading into Edwardsville, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 250 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from Edwardsville, IL covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 16m. Shorter options start at just 250 miles.
The average route from Edwardsville, IL runs about 271 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 271-mile trip from Edwardsville, IL costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Edwardsville, IL include Palatine, IL, Schaumburg, IL, Chicago, IL and Bolingbrook, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Edwardsville, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,543
Median Income
$92,671
Median Home Value
$286,700
Median Age
32.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Edwardsville, IL at a Glance
Founded
1818
Elevation
568 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Edwardsville, IL
A sampling of people born in Edwardsville, IL.
Hedy Burress
1973
American actress
Charles S. Deneen
1863–1940
American politician (1863-1940)
Barb Honchak
1979
American martial artist
Thomas M. Eaton
1896–1939
American politician (1896-1939)
Wilbur Burroughs
1884–1960
American discus thrower and shot putter (1884-1960)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Edwardsville, IL.
Madison County Sheriff's House and Jail
Edwardsville, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Madison County
City data from Wikidata (Q577939), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville is a city in St. Louis Metro East, Illinois.
1 Children's Museum, 722 Holyoake Rd, ☏ +1 618 692-2094. Tu, F, Sa 10AM-3:30PM. 2 Madison County Historical Museum, 715 N Main St, ☏ +1 618 656-7562. W-F 9AM-4PM; Su 1PM-4PM. Nickel Plate Museum, 410 Le Claire St, ☏ +1 618 655-0525. 3 Stephenson House, 409 S Buchanan St, ☏ +1 618 692-1818, [email protected]. 4 Edwardsville Township Community Park, 6368 Center Grove Rd, ☏ +1 618 656-0292. 8AM-7PM. See a suspended U.S. Navy A-7E Corsair II! 0.
Mr. Curry's Gourmet Indian Restaurant 7403 Marine Rd. (SR 143) Cleveland and Heath 106 N. Main St. The wait is worth it.
Comfort Inn, 3080 S State Route 157, ☏ +1 618 656-4900. Country Hearth & Suites, 1013 Plummer Dr, ☏ +1 618 656-7829.
Travel tips adapted from Edwardsville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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