Cincinnati to Edwardsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293 miles 471.5 km · straight line
366.2 miles estimated 589.4 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Edwardsville?

The distance from Cincinnati to Edwardsville is 293 miles (471.5 km) as the crow flies. Edwardsville is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.2 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Edwardsville in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Edwardsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Edwardsville

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients