Rock Island to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

470.8 miles 757.6 km · straight line
564.9 miles estimated 909.1 km · driving distance
11h 22min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Rock Island from Tulsa?

The distance from Rock Island to Tulsa is 470.8 miles (757.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SW of Rock Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.9 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Rock Island in Illinois and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 22min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 38min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 48min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rock Island & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Rock Island
41.51°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients