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Trip from Tiskilwa, IL to Coal Hollow, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Tiskilwa, IL, IL

Tiskilwa, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Coal Hollow, IL, IL

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 3

3 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

$1.88 one way

$3.75 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.07 $4.14
premium $4.72 $2.36 $4.72
diesel $4.80 $2.40 $4.80

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Tiskilwa, IL

Late night in Tiskilwa on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 6:41PM CDT until July 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:40AM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Coal Hollow, IL

Late night in Coal Hollow on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 6:41PM CDT until July 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:40AM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

713 ft 521 ft

Total Climb

202 ft

Total Descent

144 ft

Highest Point

713 ft

~7.3 mi in

Elevation Range

192 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Tiskilwa, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1834

Arriving in Coal Hollow, 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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