How far is it from Alpha, IL, to Nelson, IL, ?

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Nelson, IL, is 78 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, to Nelson, IL, ?

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Nelson, IL, takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Alpha, IL, to Nelson, IL, ?

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Nelson, IL, covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Nelson, IL from Alpha, IL?

Nelson, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Alpha, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL follow?

The drive from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL mainly follows I 74, IL 110. The longest single stretch is 51 mi on IL 110.

Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Nelson, IL?

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL include Orion, Bettendorf, Geneseo, Morrison, Sterling.

Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Nelson, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL, including Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Alpha, IL Nelson, IL

Distance: 78 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL takes about 1 h 35 min via IL 110. The distance is 78 mi. The straight-line distance is 59 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Woodhull, IL, Le Claire, IA, Geneseo, IL, Albany, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 78 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left onto IL 17 3 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 19 mi
6 Keep slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 7 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 45 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn left 26 yd
10 Turn left onto East Rock Falls Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Melvin Road 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn right onto Dixon Avenue 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Rock Island Road 2 mi

14 Turn left onto Nelson Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Butler Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto West Bassett Street 118 yd
17 Turn left onto Central Avenue 20 yd
18 Arrive onto Central Avenue

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The return trip from Nelson, IL to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 78 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 100 E Bestor Dr, Geneseo, IL, 61254350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4218 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, 61265250 kW
TBK Bank Sports Complex - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4850 Competition Dr, Bettendorf, IA, 52722250 kW
GFH CONSUMER 1CCS, Tesla · 6801 44th Ave, Moline, IL, 61265150 kW

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Nelson, IL → Rock Falls, IL8 mi · 20 min Nelson, IL → Sterling, IL8 mi · 25 min Nelson, IL → Dixon, IL8 mi · 25 min Nelson, IL → Harmon, IL8 mi · 25 min Nelson, IL → Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI)10 mi · 25 min Nelson, IL → Deer Grove, IL17 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Nelson, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Nelson, IL, {toState} is 78 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Nelson, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Nelson, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Nelson, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Nelson, IL, {toState} covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Nelson, IL from Alpha, IL?: Nelson, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL mainly follows I 74, IL 110. The longest single stretch is 51 mi on IL 110.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Nelson, IL?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL include Orion, Bettendorf, Geneseo, Morrison, Sterling.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Nelson, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Nelson, IL, including Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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