Rock Island to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Rock Island from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Rock Island to Springfield, Missouri is 330.3 miles (531.6 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSW of Rock Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.4 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Rock Island in Illinois and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Rock Island and Springfield, Missouri. 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.