Nashville to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.1 miles 679.3 km · straight line
528.7 miles actual route 850.8 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Rock Island?

The distance from Nashville to Rock Island is 422.1 miles (679.3 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 528.7 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM