How far is Carol Stream, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Carol Stream, IL to Quincy, IL is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carol Stream and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream and Quincy.
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Start on West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 14 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn left onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 1 min · Kuhn Road
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Turn right onto North Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto County Farm Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Farm Road
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Turn right onto West Geneva Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Geneva Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Neltnor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
929 ft · 27 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Continue on North Johnson Street
121 m · 11 sec · North Johnson Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Macomb Street
2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street
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Continue on East North Street
1 km · 56 sec · East North Street
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Continue on East Campbell Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
46 mi · 53 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
2465 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Vermont Street
141 m · 26 sec · Vermont Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
104 m · 5 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right
22 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carol Stream and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carol Stream and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carol Stream to Quincy?
The road trip is about 292.3 miles (470.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Carol Stream and 146.8 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carol Stream and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Orion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carol Stream and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 218.81 mi (352.14 km).
#1 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39,589 |
| Coordinates | 39.9356000, -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.98 | $95.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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