How far is Eliza, IL from Preemption, IL?

The driving distance from Eliza, IL to Preemption, IL is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.62 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.91 mi
32.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.62 mi
Kilometers
39.63 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Preemption
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Eliza
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eliza
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Preemption
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eliza
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
Buffalo Prairie
IL

Township in Rock Island County, Illinois

From Eliza
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Preemption
11.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eliza and Preemption.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 65th Street

    2.6 mi · 10 min · 65th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Avenue West

    4 mi · 10 min · 190th Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on 234th Street West

    2587 ft · 1 min · 234th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue on 183rd Avenue West

    4.5 mi · 11 min · 183rd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on 170th Street West

    2945 ft · 1 min · 170th Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on 180th Avenue West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · 180th Avenue West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 190th Avenue West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 190th Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 70th Street West

    2063 ft · 37 sec · 70th Street West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 176th Avenue West

    4.7 mi · 11 min · 176th Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eliza and Preemption.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
190th Avenue West
6.78 mi · 28%
176th Avenue West
4.65 mi · 19%
183rd Avenue West
4.47 mi · 18%
180th Avenue West
3.62 mi · 15%
65th Street
2.59 mi · 11%
1st Street
2.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

176th Avenue West

Turn right onto 176th Avenue West

4.65 mi · 00h 11m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo Prairie
00h 19m from Eliza
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eliza and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preemption.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eliza to Preemption?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Buffalo Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Eliza and 11.2 miles from Preemption.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eliza and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preemption.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo Prairie, 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 Buffalo Prairie.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

31 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Moline, Illinois

32 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

32 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
RAIL

Galesburg station

60 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eliza and Preemption. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 km).

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#1 Eliza

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population385
Coordinates41.2958600, -90.9676500
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Preemption

#2 Preemption

Township in Mercer County, Illinois

Population1,628
Coordinates41.3128100, -90.5845800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: 65th Street (-90.967755, 41.295863)
End: US 67 (-90.584536, 41.312787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eliza and Preemption. The current time is 00:35:59.

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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.