Redwood to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1722.6 miles 2772.3 km · straight line
2067.2 miles estimated 3326.8 km · driving distance
41h 35min estimated drive time
$199 - $245 estimated fuel cost
~3h 58min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Redwood from Rock Island?

The distance from Redwood to Rock Island is 1722.6 miles (2772.3 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located ENE of Redwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2067.2 miles, taking about 41h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Redwood in California 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. 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 Redwood 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 Redwood to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 35min $199 - $245 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 54min $165–$310* Budget
Train ~54h 4min $248–$724* Comfort

Quick Facts

Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m 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 574 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients