New Orleans to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Quincy?

The distance from New Orleans to Quincy is 694 miles (1116.9 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.8 miles, taking about 16h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 New Orleans 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.