How far is Glen Carbon, IL from Melville, IL?
The driving distance from Glen Carbon, IL to Melville, IL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Carbon and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Carbon and Melville.
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Start on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 157
1 mi · 2 min · South State Route 157
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
2228 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
771 ft · 15 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Continue on Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1408 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Great River Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto Clifton Terrace Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Clifton Terrace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Delmar Avenue
2140 ft · 43 sec · 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 Glen Carbon 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.
IL 255 North
Merge slight left
5.79 mi · 00h 07m
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 Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon to Melville?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Roxana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Glen Carbon and 12.4 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Carbon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Roxana
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 Roxana.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Carbon and Melville. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 km).
#1 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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