Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moline, IL
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Coal Valley, IL
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This short 7.2-mile journey from Moline, IL to Coal Valley, IL is a quick hop that takes about 10 minutes to complete. Given its brevity and a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of it utilizing major roads like I-74 and US-150. You'll be staying within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois for this entire drive. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily fit this into any travel itinerary without needing to plan for extended rest.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| US 150 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 69th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 23rd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Moline, IL and Coal Valley, IL.
Start on 5th Avenue
Turn right onto 19th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 74; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Turn left onto US 6
Turn right onto US 150
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 74; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 150
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Moline on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Coal Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a drive that is heavily influenced by major roadways, as 82% of this route is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on I-74, providing a consistent, fast-paced experience for a significant portion of the trip. You'll navigate using key arteries such as I-74 and US-150, with 69th Avenue also playing a role. This highway-focused profile suggests a straightforward drive, likely with good road conditions and minimal complex intersections for most of the journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 150. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 19th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 74; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Moline is one of the Quad Cities in Western Illinois. Moline's downtown serves as one of the civic and recreational hubs of the Quad Cities; many events take place at the 12,000-seat TaxSlayer Center (formerly known as The MARK of the Quad Cities and iWireless Center) and at John Deere Commons.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
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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