Louisville to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.4 miles 547.8 km · straight line
425.5 miles actual route 684.7 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Rock Island?

The distance from Louisville to Rock Island is 340.4 miles (547.8 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.5 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and Rock Island. 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 Louisville to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM