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Trip from Preemption, IL to Eliza, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois

Preemption, IL

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Downtown Eliza, IL, IL

Eliza, IL

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Trip Overview

Preemption, IL to Eliza, IL is 26.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m via 190th Avenue West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a simple connection between two points. You'll find this route to be a quick and easy way to get from one Illinois town to another without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
190th Avenue West 6.8 mi 13m
176th Avenue West 4.7 mi 11m
183rd Avenue West 4.5 mi 10m
180th Avenue West 3.6 mi 8m
65th Street 2.6 mi 9m
US 67 2.1 mi 3m
Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
170th Street West 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: 190th Avenue West — 6.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Preemption, IL and Eliza, IL.

1

Start on US 67

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 67
2

Turn left onto CR 18

4.7 mi · 11 min · 176th Avenue West
3

At end of road, turn left onto IL 94

0.4 mi · 34 sec · 70th Street West
4

Continue on IL 94

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on IL 94

2.7 mi · 4 min · 190th Avenue West
6

Turn right onto CR 26

3.6 mi · 8 min · 180th Avenue West
7

Continue on CR 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · 170th Street West
8

Continue on CR 26

4.5 mi · 10 min · 183rd Avenue West
9

Continue on CR 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · 234th Street West
10

Continue on CR 26

4.0 mi · 9 min · 190th Avenue West
11

Turn left onto 65th Street

2.6 mi · 9 min · 65th Street
12

Arrive at destination

65th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 18 / 176th Avenue West

Turn left onto CR 18 / 176th Avenue West

Navigation decision point

5
6.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | IL 94 / 70th Street West

At end of road, turn left onto IL 94 / 70th Street West

Navigation decision point

3
11.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | CR 26 / 180th Avenue West

Turn right onto CR 26 / 180th Avenue West

Navigation decision point

3
24.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | 65th Street

Turn left onto 65th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.97 one way

$7.95 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.39 $8.77
premium $4.72 $4.99 $9.99
diesel $4.80 $5.08 $10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Preemption, IL

Late night in Preemption on Monday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:32PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Eliza, IL

Late night in Eliza on Monday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:32PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

1h 2m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has an 8% highway share, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on 190th Avenue West. Expect a rural cruising feel as you navigate through the landscape on roads like 176th Avenue West and 183rd Avenue West. The transition from any limited-access highway to these surface roads will be apparent.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on 190th Avenue West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 2.1 miles in near CR 18 / 176th Avenue West.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Preemption, IL to Eliza, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (CR 18 / 176th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (IL 94 / 70th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CR 26 / 180th Avenue West): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

806 ft 696 ft

Total Climb

50 ft

Total Descent

160 ft

Highest Point

806 ft

Elevation Range

111 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Preemption, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Eliza, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on 190th Avenue West. 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: at 2.1 miles (CR 18 / 176th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (IL 94 / 70th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CR 26 / 180th Avenue West): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eliza, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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