How far is Rock Island, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Island and Springfield is 127.77 miles (205.62 km).
Flight distance from Rock Island, IL to Springfield, IL is 127.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rock Island to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Island, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 172.24 miles (277.19 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Island to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 41 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 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rock Island and Springfield
The distance between Rock Island and Springfield is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Springfield. The current time is 07:38:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.01 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Island and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Island to Springfield is $21.92 (diesel $26.13).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.92 | $24.99 | $27.66 | $26.13 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Island and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
