Columbus, Nebraska to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.7 miles 570.9 km · straight line
425.7 miles estimated 685.1 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Nebraska from Moline?

The distance from Columbus, Nebraska to Moline is 354.7 miles (570.9 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located E of Columbus, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.7 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Nebraska in Nebraska and Moline 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 Columbus, Nebraska and Moline. 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 Columbus, Nebraska to Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Nebraska & Moline

Quick Facts

Columbus, Nebraska
41.43°N, 97.37°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients