Grand Island to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.6 miles 657.6 km · straight line
490.3 miles estimated 789.1 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Moline?

The distance from Grand Island to Moline is 408.6 miles (657.6 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located E of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.3 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Moline

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients