How far is Moline, IL from Rock Island, IL?
The driving distance from Moline, IL to Rock Island, IL is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moline and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moline and Rock Island.
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Start on 5th Avenue
112 m · 15 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
115 m · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2390 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
588 ft · 17 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
141 m · 15 sec · 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moline and Rock Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Avenue
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.09 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Moline and Rain Showers near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moline to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Moline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Moline and 1.7 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.56 one way or $1.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Moline and Rain Showers near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near East Moline
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 East Moline.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 3.3 mi (5.31 km).
#1 Moline
The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.
| Population | 41,065 |
| Coordinates | 41.5067000, -90.5151300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Island
City in Illinois
| Population | 36,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.5094800, -90.5787500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: 15th Street (-90.578803, 41.509467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $0.64 | $1.27 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
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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