Andover, Minnesota to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.1 miles 468.5 km · straight line
363.9 miles estimated 585.6 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Andover, Minnesota from Rock Island?

The distance from Andover, Minnesota to Rock Island is 291.1 miles (468.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located SSE of Andover, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.9 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Andover, Minnesota in Minnesota and Rock Island in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Andover, Minnesota and Rock Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Andover, Minnesota to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Andover, Minnesota & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Andover, Minnesota
45.23°N, 93.29°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
Rock Island
41.51°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients