Cheyenne to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cheyenne from Rock Island?

The distance from Cheyenne to Rock Island is 738.6 miles (1188.6 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located E of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 886.3 miles, taking about 17h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming and Rock Island in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cheyenne 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.