How far is Bethalto, IL from Melville, IL?
The driving distance from Bethalto, IL to Melville, IL is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethalto and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethalto and Melville.
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Start on West Sherman Street
69 m · 8 sec · West Sherman Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
60 m · 12 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Erwin Plegge Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
734 ft · 25 sec · North Bellwood Drive
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Turn right onto East MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · College Avenue
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Turn slight right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto West Delmar Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Delmar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Delmar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethalto and Melville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
4.5 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethalto and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethalto to Melville?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upper Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Bethalto and 6.1 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethalto and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Alton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Alton.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethalto and Melville. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.03 km).
#1 Bethalto
Village in Illinois
| Population | 9,201 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092100, -90.0406600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melville
Melville is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9369900, -90.2459400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-90.24594, 38.93699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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