Origin
Bethalto, IL
Morning in Bethalto on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethalto, IL to Melville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Melville, IL
Jonathan Cooper
Trip Overview
Bethalto, IL to Melville, IL is 12.1 miles and takes about 21m via IL 111, West Delmar Avenue, and East MacArthur Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Illinois. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion without needing extensive planning. You'll find the drive is a mixed bag, so don't expect a purely highway experience or a winding country road. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 111 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Delmar Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East MacArthur Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Macarthur Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| College Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Erwin Plegge Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Bellwood Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Sherman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 111
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethalto, IL and Melville, IL.
1
Start on West Sherman Street
225 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Sherman Street
2
Turn right onto South Oak Street
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Oak Street
3
Turn left onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
4
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Bellwood Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 111; IL 140
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East MacArthur Drive
6
Continue on IL 111; IL 140
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Macarthur Drive
7
Continue on IL 111; IL 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto IL 111
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 111
9
Turn straight onto IL 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Delmar Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
IL 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Oak Street
Turn right onto South Oak Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
Turn left onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Bellwood Drive
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Melville, IL
Morning in Melville on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 37% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on IL 111, West Delmar Avenue, and East MacArthur Drive. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 4.5 miles on IL 111. Expect the road character to shift as you progress, moving between more open highway conditions and potentially more localized traffic patterns as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a varied short trip.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on IL 111.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Oak Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethalto, IL to Melville, IL is easy. At 21m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Erwin Plegge Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on IL 111. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Erwin Plegge Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (North Bellwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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