Morton to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.1 miles 136.9 km · straight line
106.3 miles estimated 171.1 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Morton from Rock Island?

The distance from Morton to Rock Island is 85.1 miles (136.9 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NW of Morton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.3 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Morton 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 Morton to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morton & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Morton
40.61°N, 89.46°W
America/Chicago
218m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients