Oklahoma City to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.9 miles 902.7 km · straight line
710.8 miles actual route 1143.9 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Rock Island?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Rock Island is 560.9 miles (902.7 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.8 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Rock Island in Illinois.

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. 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM