How far is Chicago, IL from East Moline, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to East Moline, IL is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and East Moline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and East Moline.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
900 ft · 29 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Crosstown Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Avenue
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Continue on 30th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · 30th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
36 m · 3 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and East Moline.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Moline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to East Moline?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Chicago and 81.5 miles from East Moline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Moline.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and East Moline. Straight-line distance: 146.2 mi (235.29 km).
#1 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Moline
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008700, -90.4443000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Moline (-90.4443, 41.50087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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