Origin
Fairview Heights, IL
Late night in Fairview Heights on Friday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Heights, IL to Cahokia, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Heights, IL
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Cahokia, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Cahokia, IL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, IL 3, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and IL 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and IL 3. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Brook Circle.
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 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Brook Circle
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Longacre Drive
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 64; US 50
Merge onto I 64; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 55; IL 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3 toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 3
Take the exit onto IL 3 toward IL 3 South: Cahokia Heights, Great River Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia Heights, Great River...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Cahokia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Great River Road South along the way.
Great River Road South
12.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
via IL 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| IL 3 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Illinois Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 55 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Longacre Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Brook Circle | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Waterside Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights, IL and Cahokia, IL.
1
Start on North Brook Circle
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Brook Circle
2
Turn right onto Waterside Drive
326 ft
·
25 sec
·
Waterside Drive
3
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brook Circle
4
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Longacre Drive
5
Turn left onto IL 159
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Illinois Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 64; US 50
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 64; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 55; IL 3
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto IL 3
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 3
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia Heights, Great River Road South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto West 1st Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cahokia, IL
Late night in Cahokia on Friday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
22 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
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Cahokia, IL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, IL 3, North Illinois Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Fairview Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 64; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Cahokia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Great River Road South along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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