Origin
Maryville, IL
Late night in Maryville on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryville, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 255, Great River Road, River Heritage Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on IL 255. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.8 miles from Maryville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 255 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 159 / North Center Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 159 / North Center Street
Turn right onto IL 159 / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
5
6.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward IL 255 North: Alton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7B
Toward IL 255 North: Alton
6
13.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
5
27.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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IL 3 / West Delmar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3 / West Delmar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Edwardsville along the way.
Edwardsville
13.2 mi in
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~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 255 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Great River Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| River Heritage Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| I 270 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Edwardsville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South State Route 159 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 255
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryville, IL and Melville, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
175 ft
·
11 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn right onto IL 159
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Center Street
3
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Route 159
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 270 West: Saint Charles
5
Merge onto I 270
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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I 270
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7B
Toward IL 255 North: Alton
7
Merge onto IL 255
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 255
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
9
Turn straight onto IL 143
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Edwardsville Road
10
Continue on IL 143
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Madison Avenue
11
Continue on IL 143
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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West Ferguson Avenue
12
Continue on IL 143
4.1 mi
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4 min
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River Heritage Parkway
13
Continue on US 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Landmarks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto IL 100
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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West Broadway
15
Continue on IL 100
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Great River Road
16
Turn right onto Clifton Terrace Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Clifton Terrace Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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West Delmar Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
IL 3
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.8 miles from Maryville, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27.7 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryville, IL
This is one driving day of about 27.7 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 255 for about 5.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Maryville, IL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Maryville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Melville, IL
The final approach into Melville, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Melville, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Melville, IL
Late night in Melville on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL covers 27.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 255, Great River Road, River Heritage Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Maryville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Maryville, IL to Melville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Edwardsville along the way.
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