Origin
Tiskilwa, IL
Afternoon in Tiskilwa on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tiskilwa, IL to Coal Hollow, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tiskilwa, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Coal Hollow, IL
Braeson Holland
Trip Overview
Tiskilwa to Coal Hollow is 12.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via County Road 1550 N, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a straightforward drive on local roads, making it ideal for a quick local excursion. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits you, keeping the journey simple and direct.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 1550 N | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 1250 North Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Princeton Tiskilwa Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| 1800 East Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Peru Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1550 North Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Galena Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 1550 N
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiskilwa, IL and Coal Hollow, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto Galena Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Galena Street
3
Continue on 1800 East Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 East Street
4
Continue on 1790 East Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
1790 East Street
5
Continue on 1250 North Avenue
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
1250 North Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Princeton Tiskilwa Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Princeton Tiskilwa Road
7
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 6; IL 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Peru Street
9
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 1550 N
10
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
1550 North Avenue
11
Turn straight onto US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1550 N
12
Turn left
116 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Galena Street
Turn right onto Galena Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 6; IL 26 / East Peru Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 26 / East Peru Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Coal Hollow, IL
Afternoon in Coal Hollow on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on county roads, including stretches on County Road 1550 N, 1250 North Avenue, and Princeton Tiskilwa Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on County Road 1550 N. The road's personality is that of a typical rural drive, where you'll be constantly adjusting your course as you make your way through the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on County Road 1550 N.
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 0.2 miles in near Galena Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tiskilwa, IL to Coal Hollow, IL is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Galena Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 6; IL 26 / East Peru Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on County Road 1550 N. 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 0.2 miles (Galena Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 6; IL 26 / East Peru Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coal Hollow, 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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