Denver to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

719.9 miles 1158.6 km · straight line
827.9 miles actual route 1332.3 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Quincy?

The distance from Denver to Quincy is 719.9 miles (1158.6 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827.9 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Quincy

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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