Evansville to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Evansville from Rock Island?

The distance from Evansville to Rock Island is 292.2 miles (470.3 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NNW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.3 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Evansville 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.