How far is Rock Island, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Island and Evanston is 153.3 miles (246.72 km).
Flight distance from Rock Island, IL to Evanston, IL is 153.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Rock Island to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Island, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 189.92 miles (305.65 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Island to Evanston will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Rock Island
City in Illinois
| Population | 36870 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'34"N 90°34'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.5094800 |
| Longitude | -90.5787500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Evanston: (-87.689971,42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rock Island and Evanston
The distance between Rock Island and Evanston is 306 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rock Island and Evanston. The current time is 02:55:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.37 liters (6.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Island and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Island to Evanston is $24.17 (diesel $28.82).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.17 | $27.56 | $30.5 | $28.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Island and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
