How far is Melville, IL from Highland, IL?
The driving distance from Melville, IL to Highland, IL is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melville and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville and Highland.
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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
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Marine, Highland
1909 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 40
2643 ft · 50 sec · US Highway 40
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Poplar Street
5 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
87 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melville and Highland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 East
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Melville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melville to Highland?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pontoon Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Melville and 22.2 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Melville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Pontoon Beach
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 Pontoon Beach.
Gateway Transportation Center
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Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Highland. Straight-line distance: 33.81 mi (54.41 km).
#1 Melville
Melville is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9369900, -90.2459400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.7394900, -89.6712000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-89.671247, 38.739508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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