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Propane in Sterling

10 propane locations in Sterling, IL.

Of the 10 propane locations listed in Sterling, 9 offer tank exchange and 1 dispenses autogas for vehicles.

Nearby cities in Illinois with listed propane: Rock Falls (7 locations, about 3 mi), Dixon (6 locations, about 10 mi) and Lanark (3 locations, about 23 mi).

10 locations

Menards

4220 E 30th St, Sterling, IL

Autogas

Tank exchange in Sterling (9)

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.

Casey's General Store #1726

2806 W 4TH ST, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Grummerts Hardware

424 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Kelley Williamson #1073

4002 East Lincoln Way, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Kroger #953

2301 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Kroger Fuel Center #953

2305 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Shivi Inc. 2022

2218 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Sterling Farm and Fleet #18

3913 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

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 An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.