Quincy to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.2 miles 1078.6 km · straight line
804.2 miles estimated 1294.3 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Quincy from Rapid City?

The distance from Quincy to Rapid City is 670.2 miles (1078.6 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Quincy. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.2 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Quincy in Illinois and Rapid City in South Dakota.

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. 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. 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 Quincy and Rapid City. 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 Quincy to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $97–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quincy & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Quincy
39.94°N, 91.41°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients