How far is Oak Grove, IL from Carbon Cliff, IL?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IL to Carbon Cliff, IL is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.15 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.99 mi
17.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbon Cliff
Fri, Nov 6, 7:45 AM CST
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-11-06T07:26
Arrive Carbon Cliff
Fri, Nov 6, 7:45 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Moline
IL

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

From Oak Grove
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Carbon Cliff
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Carbon Cliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Carbon Cliff.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    11 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coyne Center Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Coyne Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milan Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Milan Beltway

  5. 5

    Continue on John Deere Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · John Deere Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Colona Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Colona Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Carbon Cliff.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Deere Road
7.49 mi · 53%
Milan Beltway
3.77 mi · 27%
Colona Road
0.95 mi · 7%
South 2nd Avenue
0.74 mi · 5%
Coyne Center Road
0.01 mi
1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

John Deere Road

Continue on John Deere Road

7.49 mi · 00h 12m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moline
00h 09m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:50 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Carbon Cliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Carbon Cliff?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Moline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Oak Grove and 7.1 miles from Carbon Cliff.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oak Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Carbon Cliff.

Stop Ideas Near Moline

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around 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 Moline.

BUS

Rock Island, IL

3 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

5 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Moline, Illinois

6 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

57 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Carbon Cliff. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).

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#1 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4105900, -90.5706900
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Carbon Cliff

#2 Carbon Cliff

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,932
Coordinates41.4947600, -90.3906800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-90.570622, 41.41056)
End: South 2nd Avenue (-90.390386, 41.494759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.32
Round trip
$4.64
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $2.32 $4.64
Mid-grade $5.28 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $5.83 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.61 $3.31 $6.61

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Carbon Cliff. The current time is 07:26:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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