Carbondale to Edwardsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.9 miles 136.6 km · straight line
106.1 miles estimated 170.8 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Carbondale from Edwardsville?

The distance from Carbondale to Edwardsville is 84.9 miles (136.6 km) as the crow flies. Edwardsville is located NNW of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.1 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale and Edwardsville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carbondale to Edwardsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carbondale & Edwardsville

Quick Facts

Carbondale
37.73°N, 89.22°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 293.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients