Rock Island to Texarkana, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.7 miles 947.4 km · straight line
706.4 miles estimated 1136.9 km · driving distance
14h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Rock Island from Texarkana, Arkansas?

The distance from Rock Island to Texarkana, Arkansas is 588.7 miles (947.4 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Arkansas is located SSW of Rock Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.4 miles, taking about 14h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Rock Island in Illinois and Texarkana, Arkansas in Arkansas.

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. 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 Texarkana, Arkansas. 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 Rock Island to Texarkana, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 13min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 4min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 29min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rock Island & Texarkana, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Rock Island
41.51°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
Texarkana, Arkansas
33.44°N, 94.04°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients