Louisville to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

324.5 miles 522.3 km · straight line
396.5 miles actual route 638.1 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Quincy?

The distance from Louisville to Quincy is 324.5 miles (522.3 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located WNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.5 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Quincy

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM