Ottumwa to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.6 miles 147.4 km · straight line
114.5 miles estimated 184.3 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Quincy?

The distance from Ottumwa to Quincy is 91.6 miles (147.4 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located SE of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.5 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Quincy in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $14–$40* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 271.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients