Hobbs to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

820.9 miles 1321.1 km · straight line
985.1 miles estimated 1585.3 km · driving distance
19h 49min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Quincy?

The distance from Hobbs to Quincy is 820.9 miles (1321.1 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located NE of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 985.1 miles, taking about 19h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 49min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 47min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~25h 46min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Quincy

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m 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 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients