Colorado Springs to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

719.5 miles 1158 km · straight line
810.4 miles actual route 1304.2 km · driving distance
14h 34min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Quincy?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Quincy is 719.5 miles (1158 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 810.4 miles, taking about 14h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 34min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 29min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~18h 56min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Quincy

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM