Origin
Edwardsville, IL
Morning in Edwardsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwardsville, IL to Troy, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Troy, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Edwardsville and Troy, Illinois, you are looking at a quick, efficient 9.7-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 14 minutes, this trip is ideal for a one-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-55, Marine Road, and Edwardsville Road to navigate through the Midwest landscape. Budgeting for this drive is remarkably simple, as you can expect fuel costs to be around $1. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops. This route offers a straightforward connection between two Midwestern towns, making it a practical choice for commuters or short-term travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Marine Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Edwardsville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Vandalia Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| IL 143 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Buchanan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, IL and Troy, IL.
1
Start on South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
2
Turn right onto IL 143; IL 157
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Vandalia Street
3
Continue on IL 143
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Marine Road
4
Turn left onto IL 143
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
IL 143
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 55 South: East Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 55
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward IL 162: Troy
8
Keep slight left at fork
461 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto IL 162
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Edwardsville Road
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Turn right onto IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 55 South: East Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 55 South: East Saint Louis
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward IL 162: Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 162: Troy
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Troy, IL
Morning in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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
14m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads to the interstate. With a highway share of 44%, you will spend a portion of your time at higher speeds, specifically during the 3.8-mile stretch on I-55. The road character shifts from the initial local segments on Marine Road and Edwardsville Road to the more structured environment of the highway. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind, though the short distance ensures you are never behind the wheel for long. You will find that the transition between these road types is relatively seamless, providing a balanced feel throughout the 14-minute trip.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 14m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on I 55. 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 (IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, 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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