Where is Granite City, Illinois

Granite City is a city in southwestern Illinois, located in Madison County across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. It is about 7 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis and forms part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The city is known for its industrial heritage, nearby riverfront, and location within the historic Metro East region.

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Where is Granite City Located?

Granite City is a city located in Madison County, Illinois, the United States. It lies in southwestern Illinois in the Metro East region, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The city is about 7 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis and near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Granite City is located at approximately 38.701° North latitude and 90.148° West longitude. The 2020 Census recorded 27,549 residents. The city covers about 20.70 square miles, or 53.61 square kilometers, including land and water. Granite City was founded in 1896 as a planned industrial community and became closely connected with steel production and manufacturing. Its industrial history remains an important part of the city's identity. Nearby attractions include Horseshoe Lake State Park, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton. Major highways provide direct access to St. Louis and communities throughout the Metro East.

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Distance from Granite City, IL to Nearby Cities

• St. Louis, MO – 7 miles (11 km)
• Venice, IL – 4 miles (6 km)
• Madison, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Collinsville, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• East St. Louis, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Edwardsville, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• Alton, IL – 17 miles (27 km)
• Wood River, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• Maryville, IL – 14 miles (23 km)
• O'Fallon, IL – 20 miles (32 km)
• Belleville, IL – 16 miles (26 km)
• St. Peters, MO – 24 miles (39 km)
• Chesterfield, MO – 25 miles (40 km)
• Troy, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• St. Charles, MO – 27 miles (43 km)

Top Attractions in Granite City

• Horseshoe Lake State Park – A nearby state park with fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
• Granite City Historical Society Museum – A local museum preserving the history of Granite City and its industrial development.
• Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site – A major archaeological site near Collinsville preserving the remains of a large pre-Columbian Native American city.
• Gateway Arch National Park – A major St. Louis landmark located across the Mississippi River and associated with westward expansion.
• National Great Rivers Museum – A museum in nearby Alton explaining the ecology, engineering, and history of the Mississippi River system.
• Audubon Center at Riverlands – A nearby nature center and birding destination along the Mississippi River floodplain.
• Old Chain of Rocks Bridge – A historic former highway bridge across the Mississippi River with a distinctive bend in the river channel.
• Busch Stadium – The home of the St. Louis Cardinals, located in downtown St. Louis a short drive from Granite City.

Airports Near Granite City

• St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) – 17 miles
• St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) – 8 miles
• MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) – 25 miles
• Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) – 30 miles
• St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN) – 32 miles

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Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official Granite City city website and local government records.

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