Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IL
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Melrose, IL
Abhishek Navlakha
Martinsville, IL to Melrose, IL is 11.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via East Angling Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a quick hop, perfect for a brief excursion or a simple connection between towns. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your travels.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Angling Road | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| East Wilderness Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| North York Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Melrose Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Cereus Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 500th Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IL and Melrose, IL.
Start on Cereus Lane
Turn left onto North York Street
Continue on East Angling Road
Continue on East Angling Road
Turn right onto East Wilderness Road
Continue on North Melrose Road
Turn left onto East 500th Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 500th Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| premium | $5.25 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Melrose on Saturday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend most of your time on East Angling Road, covering an 8.7-mile stretch without interruption. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through local streets and county roads. The profile suggests a straightforward drive, likely through developed or semi-developed areas, without the complexities of freeway merging or steep grades.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North York Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Martinsville, IL to Melrose, IL is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (East 500th Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
649 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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