Edwardsville to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.4 miles 543 km · straight line
404.9 miles estimated 651.6 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Emporia?

The distance from Edwardsville to Emporia is 337.4 miles (543 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located W of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.9 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Edwardsville in Illinois and Emporia in Kansas.

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 Edwardsville and Emporia. 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 Edwardsville to Emporia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Emporia

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients