Hays to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.7 miles 690 km · straight line
514.5 miles estimated 828 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Quincy?

The distance from Hays to Quincy is 428.7 miles (690 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located ENE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.5 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Quincy in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Hays 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 Hays to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Quincy

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients