How far is Belleville, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Belleville, IL to Quincy, IL is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.44 mi
02h 42m
Flight
124.05 mi
199.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.05 mi
Kilometers
199.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.44 mi
Kilometers
248.55 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Belleville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Batchtown
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Belleville
76.7 mi
01h 21m
To Quincy
77.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    18 m · 10 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Illinois Street

    1969 ft · 41 sec · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West A Street

    2424 ft · 56 sec · West A Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    106 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centreville Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Centreville Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    903 ft · 27 sec · North 9th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway

    2183 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Collinsville Avenue

    132 m · 9 sec · Collinsville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    924 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    101.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Continue on McMasters Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Continue on McMasters Avenue

    123 m · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal

    905 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

    2698 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleville and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
102 mi · 66%
Centreville Avenue
12.4 mi · 8%
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
6.95 mi · 4%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.45 mi · 4%
Daniel Boone Expressway
5.72 mi · 4%
McMasters Avenue
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Continue on Avenue of the Saints

101 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batchtown
01h 21m from Belleville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belleville and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belleville to Quincy?

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Belleville and 77.7 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Batchtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batchtown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batchtown.

RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

60 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 124.05 mi (199.64 km).

Belleville

#1 Belleville

The county seat of St.

Population40,536
Coordinates38.5200500, -89.9839900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: East F Street (-89.983993, 38.519971)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.63 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.26 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Quincy. The current time is 23:47:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.