How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Rock Island, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Rock Island, FL is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Rock Island.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
2724 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 19th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · Northwest 19th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 20th Street
103 m · 20 sec · Northwest 20th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Avenue
863 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 22nd Street
64 m · 14 sec · Northwest 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Rock Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from St. Petersburg and 123.8 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 190.28 mi (306.22 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Island
Rock Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1550900, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-80.17699, 26.15509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $37.59 | $75.18 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $40.59 | $81.18 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
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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