Hot Springs to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.4 miles 808.6 km · straight line
602.9 miles estimated 970.3 km · driving distance
12h 8min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Rock Island?

The distance from Hot Springs to Rock Island is 502.4 miles (808.6 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NNE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 602.9 miles, taking about 12h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 8min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 34min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 46min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients