Moline, IL Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Moline, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 134-mile quick runs to 184-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Moline, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
183.7 mi
Champaign, IL
Quickest Drive
2h 28m
Bloomington, IL
Plan Around Moline, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Moline, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Moline, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Moline, IL
Driving from Moline, IL
On average, trips departing from Moline, IL run 164 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 184 miles (3h 21m), while the shortest is just 134 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Moline, IL are Champaign, IL (183.7 mi, 3h 21m), Chicago, IL (170.4 mi, 3h 19m), Des Plaines, IL (167.6 mi, 3h 16m), Cicero, IL (164.5 mi, 3h 11m), and Bloomington, IL (134 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 164-mile trip from Moline, IL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Moline, IL and 1 routes heading into Moline, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 134 to 184 miles.
The longest mapped route from Moline, IL covers 184 miles and takes approximately 3h 21m. Shorter options start at just 134 miles.
The average route from Moline, IL runs about 164 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 164-mile trip from Moline, IL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Moline, IL include Champaign, IL, Chicago, IL, Des Plaines, IL and Cicero, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Moline, IL
Trips to Moline, IL
Nearby Hubs
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