How far is it from Downs, IL, to Melvin, IL, ?

The distance between Downs, IL, and Melvin, IL, is 58 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, to Melvin, IL, ?

The drive from Downs, IL, to Melvin, IL, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs, IL, to Melvin, IL, ?

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Melvin, IL, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Melvin, IL from Downs, IL?

Melvin, IL lies roughly to the east of Downs, IL.

Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL follow?

The drive from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL mainly follows I 74, IL 54.

Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Melvin, IL?

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL include Normal, IL, Bloomington, IL, Farmer City, IL, Gibson City, IL.

Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Melvin, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW), Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

Downs, IL Melvin, IL

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL takes about 1 h 25 min via IL 54. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Normal, IL, Bloomington, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 58 mi

1 Depart right 6 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Merge left onto South Main Street 1 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 17 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn left onto East 200 North Road 9 mi
8 Turn left 16 mi

9 Turn left onto South Lawrence Street 11 mi
10 Turn left onto South Crosley Street 1 mi
11 Turn right 167 yd
12 Continue slightly left onto North Hunt Street 120 yd
13 Arrive left onto North Hunt Street

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The return trip from Melvin, IL to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Charging points along the way

43 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2225 W Market St, Bloomington, IL, 61705350 kW
Circle K - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 610 West Raab Rd, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1900 East College Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Normal, ILCCS, Tesla · 1750 Bradford Ln, Normal, IL, 61761200 kW
Barker Motor CoCCS · 2030 IRELAND GROVE RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61704150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Melvin, IL → Roberts, IL5 mi · 15 min Melvin, IL → Elliott, IL9 mi · 20 min Melvin, IL → Sibley, IL9 mi · 25 min Melvin, IL → Gibson City, IL11 mi · 25 min Melvin, IL → Thawville, IL11 mi · 25 min Melvin, IL → Strawn, IL14 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Melvin, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Melvin, IL, {toState} is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Melvin, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Melvin, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Melvin, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Melvin, IL, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Melvin, IL from Downs, IL?: Melvin, IL lies roughly to the east of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL mainly follows I 74, IL 54.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Melvin, IL?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL include Normal, IL, Bloomington, IL, Farmer City, IL, Gibson City, IL.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Melvin, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Melvin, IL, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW), Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

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