Origin
Melville, IL
Late night in Melville on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melville, IL to Bethalto, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethalto, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Melville, IL to Bethalto, IL covers 12.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 111, Homer M Adams Parkway, West Delmar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on IL 111. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 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
6.1 miles from Melville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 12.2 miles, with most of the trip on IL 111 and Homer M Adams Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.4 miles on IL 111.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 111 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 111 and Homer M Adams Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 3 / Homer M Adams Parkway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 3 / Homer M Adams Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Erwin Plegge Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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IL 3 / Homer M Adams Parkway
Turn right onto IL 3 / Homer M Adams Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
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North Bellwood Drive
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Erwin Plegge Boulevard
Turn right onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
12.2 mi into trip
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~21m in
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South Oak Street
Turn right onto South Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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West Sherman Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Sherman Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 111 | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Homer M Adams Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West Delmar Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Erwin Plegge Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Bellwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Sherman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 111
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville, IL and Bethalto, IL.
1
Start on IL 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Delmar Avenue
2
Continue on IL 3
40 ft
·
0 sec
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West Delmar Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 3
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Homer M Adams Parkway
4
Turn slight right onto IL 111
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 111
5
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Bellwood Drive
6
Turn right onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
7
Turn right onto South Oak Street
198 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Oak Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto West Sherman Street
225 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Sherman Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Sherman Street
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 6.1 miles from Melville, IL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 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 12.2 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethalto, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Melville, 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 Melville, IL
This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melville, 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 111 for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Melville, IL · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Melville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethalto, IL
The final approach into Bethalto, 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 Bethalto, 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
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bethalto, IL
Late night in Bethalto on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
12 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
22m 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 Melville, IL to Bethalto, IL covers 12.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 111, Homer M Adams Parkway, West Delmar Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Melville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 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 is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 3 / Homer M Adams Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Erwin Plegge Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Melville, IL to Bethalto, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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