Lakeville to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.2 miles 410.7 km · straight line
319 miles estimated 513.4 km · driving distance
6h 25min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Rock Island?

The distance from Lakeville to Rock Island is 255.2 miles (410.7 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located SSE of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 319 miles, taking about 6h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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. 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 25min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 42min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 6min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients