Pittsburg, Kansas to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.6 miles 577.1 km · straight line
430.3 miles estimated 692.5 km · driving distance
8h 39min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Rock Island?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Rock Island is 358.6 miles (577.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NE of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.3 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas 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. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas 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 Pittsburg, Kansas to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 39min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 23min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 13min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, Kansas & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients