Origin
Godfrey, IL
Late night in Godfrey on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Godfrey, 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
27m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Godfrey, IL
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Edwardsville, IL
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Trip Overview
Godfrey, IL to Edwardsville, IL is 19.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via IL 255, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a convenient local journey. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with more local road conditions. It's an easy, straightforward drive perfect for a quick trip between these two nearby Illinois towns, with minimal time commitment. You'll find this route to be very accessible for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 255 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Edwardsville Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Humbert Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Isabel Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Vandalia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Isabel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 255
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey, IL and Edwardsville, IL.
1
Start on Isabel Street
312 ft
·
13 sec
·
Isabel Street
2
Continue on Isabel Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Isabel Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pearl Street
4
Turn left onto Humbert Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Humbert Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 255 South
6
Merge onto IL 255
12 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 255
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
8
Turn straight onto IL 143
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Edwardsville Road
9
Continue on IL 143; IL 159
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Vandalia Street
11
Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
South Buchanan Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pearl Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Humbert Road
Turn left onto Humbert Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 255 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 255 South
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Buchanan Street
Turn right onto South Buchanan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:59 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
27m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 60% of it on highways. You'll encounter an 11.6-mile stretch on IL 255, which is the longest uninterrupted segment, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, you'll transition from this highway feel to more local roads like Edwardsville Road and North Main Street as you approach your destination. The drive isn't overly demanding, providing a balanced experience between efficient travel and more typical town driving.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on IL 255.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Pearl Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Humbert Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: 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 27m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on IL 255. 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: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Humbert Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: 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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