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Trip from Edwardsville, IL to Wood River, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

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 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Edwardsville, IL

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city in Illinois, United States

Wood River, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling between Edwardsville and Wood River, you are looking at a quick 9-mile trip that typically takes about 15 minutes. This Midwest route is a straightforward local drive that functions perfectly as a brief outing, meaning you certainly do not need an overnight stay to complete it. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical way to navigate between these two Illinois cities. Because there are no required stops along the way, the journey is efficient and moves directly from point A to point B. It is the ideal choice for those who need to get across the region quickly without the hassle of long-distance planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Edwardsville Road 6.2 mi 9m
North Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Madison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
East Vandalia Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Wood River Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
East Ferguson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Buchanan Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Edwardsville Road — 6.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, IL and Wood River, IL.

1

Start on South Buchanan Street

120 ft · 9 sec · South Buchanan Street
2

Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Vandalia Street
3

Turn right onto IL 143; IL 159

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on IL 143

6.2 mi · 9 min · Edwardsville Road
5

Continue on IL 143

1.3 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
6

Turn slight right

206 ft · 7 sec
7

Turn slight right onto South Wood River Avenue

220 ft · 8 sec · South Wood River Avenue
8

Turn right onto East Ferguson Avenue

164 ft · 7 sec · East Ferguson Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

East Ferguson Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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 | IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street

Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street

Turn right onto IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
9 mi into trip | ~15m in | East Ferguson Avenue

Turn right onto East Ferguson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.41 one way

$2.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.54 $3.09
premium $4.89 $1.73 $3.46
diesel $5.61 $1.99 $3.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.79 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Edwardsville, IL

Morning in Edwardsville on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 17 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:03AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Wood River, IL

Morning in Wood River on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

12 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

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate via Edwardsville Road, North Main Street, and Madison Avenue to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 6.2 miles along Edwardsville Road, which provides the most consistent segment of the trip. Since the entire drive relies on local roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and a slower, more deliberate pace compared to an interstate commute. This setup keeps you engaged behind the wheel while you transition through the local landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Edwardsville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 IL 143; IL 157 / East Vandalia Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Edwardsville, IL to Wood River, IL is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 0.2 miles (IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (East Ferguson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

545 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

273 ft

Highest Point

545 ft

Elevation Range

117 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Edwardsville, IL

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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 15m. Total distance: 9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Edwardsville Road. 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 0.2 miles (IL 143; IL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (East Ferguson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wood River, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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