Lubbock to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

725.3 miles 1167.2 km · straight line
870.3 miles estimated 1400.6 km · driving distance
17h 30min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Quincy?

The distance from Lubbock to Quincy is 725.3 miles (1167.2 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located NE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.3 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 30min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 0min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 45min $104–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Quincy

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m 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 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients