Green Bay to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.8 miles 394 km · straight line
306 miles estimated 492.5 km · driving distance
6h 9min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Green Bay from Rock Island?

The distance from Green Bay to Rock Island is 244.8 miles (394 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located SSW of Green Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 306 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Green Bay in Wisconsin and Rock Island in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Green Bay 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.

How to Get from Green Bay to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 9min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 23min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 51min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Green Bay & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Green Bay
44.52°N, 88.02°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients