There are
2,068 mi
from Salinas, CA to Edwardsville, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Salinas, California to Edwardsville, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Edwardsville, IL) is 1,729.68 mi.
2,068 mi = 3,327.46 kms