How far is Melville, IL from Glen Carbon, IL?
The driving distance from Melville, IL to Glen Carbon, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melville and Glen Carbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville and Glen Carbon.
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Start on West Delmar Avenue
2140 ft · 49 sec · West Delmar Avenue
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Turn left onto Clifton Terrace Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Clifton Terrace Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great River Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Great River Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1408 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
7 mi · 8 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Effingham
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Collinsville, Edwardsville
2507 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 157: Glen Carbon, Collinsville
90 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Route 157
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Route 157
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melville and Glen Carbon.
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.
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
7.04 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Melville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Glen Carbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melville to Glen Carbon?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Melville and 13.2 miles from Glen Carbon.
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 7.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Melville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Glen Carbon.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Glen Carbon. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 km).
#1 Melville
Melville is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9369900, -90.2459400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-89.983188, 38.748393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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