Houston to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

737.8 miles 1187.4 km · straight line
899.2 miles actual route 1447.2 km · driving distance
16h 54min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Quincy?

The distance from Houston to Quincy is 737.8 miles (1187.4 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.2 miles, taking about 16h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 54min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 17min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 58min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Quincy

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM