Moab to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

973.4 miles 1566.5 km · straight line
1168.1 miles estimated 1879.8 km · driving distance
23h 30min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Moab from Quincy?

The distance from Moab to Quincy is 973.4 miles (1566.5 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located ENE of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1168.1 miles, taking about 23h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Moab in Utah 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 Moab 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 Moab to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 30min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 12min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 33min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moab & Quincy

Quick Facts

Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m 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 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients