Badlands to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.3 miles 1003.1 km · straight line
747.9 miles estimated 1203.7 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Quincy?

The distance from Badlands to Quincy is 623.3 miles (1003.1 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747.9 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Quincy in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Quincy. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Badlands to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Quincy

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Quincy
39.94°N, 91.41°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients