How far is Burbank, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Burbank, IL to Quincy, IL is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
278.43 mi
04h 48m
Flight
226.81 mi
365.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.81 mi
Kilometers
365.01 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.43 mi
Kilometers
448.09 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Burbank
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burbank
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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Burbank
151 mi
02h 24m
To Quincy
127.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 87th Street

    18 m · 4 sec · West 87th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Ridgeland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

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

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

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

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

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

    2722 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
120 mi · 43%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 33%
I 55 South
65.3 mi · 23%
Tri-State Tollway
5.24 mi · 2%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
West 95th Street
1.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

120 mi · 02h 15m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
226.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 24m from Burbank
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burbank and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Burbank and 127.4 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burbank and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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 Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 4.9 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 6.1 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 Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 226.81 mi (365.01 km).

Burbank

#1 Burbank

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population27,933
Coordinates41.7339200, -87.7795000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: West 87th Street (-87.7795, 41.733909)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.19 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.38 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burbank and Quincy. The current time is 21:36:54.

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.