How far is Coal Valley, IL from Moline, IL?

The driving distance from Coal Valley, IL to Moline, IL is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.34 mi
00h 10m
Flight
6.08 mi
9.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.08 mi
Kilometers
9.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.82 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moline
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Coal Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Valley
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Moline
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coal Valley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Moline
IL

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

From Coal Valley
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Moline
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Valley and Moline.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Valley and Moline.

  1. 1

    Start on East 23rd Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East 23rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 69th Avenue

    2338 ft · 47 sec · 69th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

    2003 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto 19th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 19th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Valley and Moline.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
69th Avenue
4.05 mi · 55%
East 23rd Avenue
2.44 mi · 33%
7th Avenue
0.45 mi · 6%
5th Avenue
0.23 mi · 3%
19th Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

69th Avenue

Continue straight

3.61 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Moline
00h 05m from Coal Valley
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coal Valley and Sunny near Moline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Valley to Moline?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Moline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Coal Valley and 3.7 miles from Moline.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coal Valley and Sunny near Moline.

Stop Ideas Near East Moline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Moline, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Moline.

BUS

Moline, Illinois

7 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

9 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

11 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

52 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Valley and Moline. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.78 km).

Coal Valley

#1 Coal Valley

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,719
Coordinates41.4286500, -90.4609600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Moline

#2 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Coal Valley (-90.46096, 41.42865)
End: Moline (-90.51513, 41.5067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Valley and Moline. The current time is 06:46:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.