Houston to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

855.8 miles 1377.2 km · straight line
1038.4 miles actual route 1671.2 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Moline?

The distance from Houston to Moline is 855.8 miles (1377.2 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038.4 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Moline 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Moline. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $125–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Moline

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM