Charlotte to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.1 miles 1067.2 km · straight line
849.8 miles actual route 1367.6 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Quincy?

The distance from Charlotte to Quincy is 663.1 miles (1067.2 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located WNW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.8 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Quincy. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Quincy

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM