How far is Marshall, IL from Melrose, IL?
The driving distance from Marshall, IL to Melrose, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Melrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Melrose.
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Start on Archer Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1
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Turn right onto East Angling Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Angling Road
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Turn left onto East Harley Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · East Harley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Melrose Road
1582 ft · 1 min · North Melrose Road
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Turn right onto East 500th Road
35 m · 5 sec · East 500th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 500th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall and Melrose.
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 1
Turn left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Marshall and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Melrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Melrose?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Darwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Marshall and 8.9 miles from Melrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Marshall and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Melrose.
Stop Ideas Near Darwin
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 Darwin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Melrose. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 Marshall
City in Clark County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.3914300, -87.6936400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 39.2233700, -87.7642000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose (-87.7642, 39.22337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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