How far is Bensenville, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Bensenville, IL to Quincy, IL is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.42 mi
04h 52m
Flight
228.57 mi
367.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.57 mi
Kilometers
367.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.42 mi
Kilometers
496.36 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sat, Apr 25, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bensenville
Sat, Apr 25, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensenville
2026-04-24T19:51
Arrive Quincy
Sat, Apr 25, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensenville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Bensenville
154.4 mi
02h 26m
To Quincy
154 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Green Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Green Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South York Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South York Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 36%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 30%
I 55 South
65.2 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.51 mi · 2%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.9 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 26m from Bensenville
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensenville and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Bensenville and 154 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensenville and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensenville and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 228.57 mi (367.85 km).

Bensenville

#1 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.939981, 41.955005)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.06
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.03 $82.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.27 $92.55
Premium $4.65 $50.64 $101.27
Diesel $5.30 $57.71 $115.42

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensenville and Quincy. The current time is 19:51:43.

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.