Jonesboro to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.4 miles 459.3 km · straight line
356.7 miles estimated 574.1 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Quincy?

The distance from Jonesboro to Quincy is 285.4 miles (459.3 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located N of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 356.7 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Quincy in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Quincy

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients