Moline to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1725.9 miles 2777.5 km · straight line
2071 miles estimated 3333 km · driving distance
41h 40min estimated drive time
$199 - $245 estimated fuel cost
~3h 58min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Moline from Redwood?

The distance from Moline to Redwood is 1725.9 miles (2777.5 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of Moline. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2071 miles, taking about 41h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Moline in Illinois and Redwood in California.

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. 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. 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 Moline and Redwood. 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 Moline to Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 40min $199 - $245 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 0min $166–$311* Budget
Train ~54h 10min $249–$725* Comfort

Quick Facts

Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 575 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients