Colorado Springs to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

773.4 miles 1244.6 km · straight line
908.9 miles actual route 1462.8 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Rock Island?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Rock Island is 773.4 miles (1244.6 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.9 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Rock Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM