There are
1,857 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Edwardsville, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Edwardsville, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Edwardsville, IL) is 1,598.78 mi.
1,857 mi = 1.61 kms