Lawrence, Kansas to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Rock Island?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Rock Island is 301.7 miles (485.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.1 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Rock Island in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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.