Quincy to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1604.6 miles 2582.3 km · straight line
1874.4 miles actual route 3016.5 km · driving distance
32h 16min estimated drive time
$180 - $222 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Quincy from Sacramento?

The distance from Quincy to Sacramento is 1604.6 miles (2582.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Quincy. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1874.4 miles, taking about 32h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Quincy in Illinois and Sacramento in California.

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 Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 16min $180 - $222 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 43min $150–$281* Budget
Train ~41h 57min $225–$656* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quincy & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Quincy
39.94°N, 91.41°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 535 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM