Origin
Collinsville, IL
Late night in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collinsville, IL to Edwardsville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collinsville, IL
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Edwardsville, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Collinsville and Edwardsville, Illinois, this 10.4-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey within the Midwest. You can easily complete the drive in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly commute that requires no overnight stops. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. This route serves as a practical connection for locals or travelers moving between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South State Route 159 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Troy Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Center Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Maryville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Buchanan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| S Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Morrison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vandalia Street
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, IL and Edwardsville, IL.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Grove Avenue
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Grove Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 159
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Morrison Avenue
4
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
5
Continue on IL 159
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
S Center Street
6
Continue on IL 159
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maryville Road
7
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
8
Continue on IL 159
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Route 159
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Troy Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Road
10
Continue on South Buchanan Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Buchanan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Grove Avenue
Turn right onto East Grove Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue
Turn right onto IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Edwardsville, IL
Late night in Edwardsville on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 28% of this trip involves highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 3-mile segment on Vandalia Street. As you transition between South State Route 159 and Troy Road, the road conditions shift frequently, requiring your full attention. It is a functional path that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Vandalia Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Collinsville, IL to Edwardsville, IL is easy. At 18m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Edwardsville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1818
Edwardsville is a city in St. Louis Metro East, Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Madison County Sheriff's House and Jail — Edwardsville, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Madison County
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Vandalia Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edwardsville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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