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Propane in Charleston

5 propane locations in Charleston, IL.

Of the 5 propane locations listed in Charleston, 5 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Illinois with listed propane: Mattoon (10 locations, about 10 mi), Toledo (2 locations, about 15 mi) and Casey (3 locations, about 16 mi).

5 locations

Tank exchange in Charleston (5)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Ace Hardware #651

1320 E. Street, Charleston, IL 61920

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #1878

1900 18TH ST, Charleston, IL 61920

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #5300

200 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Rural King Supply #11

1475 18th St., Charleston, IL 61920

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.