Edwardsville, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Edwardsville, IL is a local road trip base with 38 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 198 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Edwardsville, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
38
Longest Drive
288.4 mi
Evanston, IL
Quickest Drive
14m
Troy, IL
Plan Around Edwardsville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Edwardsville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Edwardsville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Evanston, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Niles, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Palatine, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Rockford, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Chicago, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Elgin, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Cicero, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Wheaton, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Berwyn, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Markham, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Aurora, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Lockport, IL
Edwardsville, IL to Joliet, IL
Driving from Edwardsville, IL
Expect an average of 198 miles and about 3h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Edwardsville, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Edwardsville, IL include Evanston, IL (288.4 mi, 5h 33m), Arlington Heights, IL (281.8 mi, 5h 18m), Niles, IL (281.2 mi, 5h 19m), Palatine, IL (281 mi, 5h 16m), and Des Plaines, IL (279.6 mi, 5h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 198-mile trip from Edwardsville, IL, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 27 mapped routes leaving Edwardsville, IL and 11 routes heading into Edwardsville, IL, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 288 miles.
The longest mapped route from Edwardsville, IL covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Edwardsville, IL runs about 198 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 198-mile trip from Edwardsville, IL costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Edwardsville, IL include Evanston, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, Niles, IL and Palatine, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Edwardsville, IL
Longer Road Trips from Edwardsville, IL
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Palatine, IL to Edwardsville, IL
Des Plaines, IL to Edwardsville, IL
Schaumburg, IL to Edwardsville, IL
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