Jacksonville, Illinois to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

124.4 miles 200.2 km · straight line
155.5 miles estimated 250.3 km · driving distance
3h 8min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Muscatine?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Muscatine is 124.4 miles (200.2 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located NNW of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 155.5 miles, taking about 3h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois and Muscatine in Iowa.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Illinois and Muscatine. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 8min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 46min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 59min $19–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 200.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients