Edwardsville to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.4 miles 113.3 km · straight line
88 miles estimated 141.6 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Edwardsville to Springfield, Illinois is 70.4 miles (113.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NNE of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88 miles, taking about 1h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Edwardsville and Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 41min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 353.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients