Origin
Edwardsville, IL
Late night in Edwardsville on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwardsville, IL to Granite City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, IL
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Granite City, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Edwardsville and Granite City, you will find this 15.6-mile trip to be a straightforward, efficient journey. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. You can easily budget around $2 for fuel, keeping the overhead for this Midwest transit quite low. Because the route is short and direct, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection within Illinois that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Route 157 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| I 270 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Nameoki Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Vandalia Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Niedringhaus Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Route 157
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, IL and Granite City, IL.
1
Start on South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
2
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Vandalia Street
3
Continue on IL 157
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
4
Turn left onto IL 157
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on IL 157
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Route 157
6
Turn left onto IL 157
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South State Route 157
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
8
Merge onto I 270
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 203: Granite City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward IL 203 South: Granite City
11
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
11 sec
Toward IL 203 South: Granite City
12
Turn left onto IL 203
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Nameoki Road
13
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
14
Turn right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Niedringhaus Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Niedringhaus Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 157 / West Street
Turn left onto IL 157 / West Street
Navigation decision point
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward IL 203: Granite City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward IL 203: Granite City
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 203 South: Granite City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 203 South: Granite City
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 203 South: Granite City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 203 South: Granite City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Granite City, IL
Late night in Granite City on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
This 15.6-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will transition from local roads like South State Route 157—which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.5 miles—onto the faster pace of I-270. With highway driving accounting for 54% of your total time on the road, you get a good balance between suburban navigation and open interstate cruising. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the local flow of Nameoki Road into the flow of the highway, ensuring the short duration does not feel monotonous.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on South State Route 157.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 157 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on South State Route 157. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Granite City, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 157 / West Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Granite City, 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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