How far is Cary, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Cary, IL to Quincy, IL is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Quincy.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1164 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Northwest Highway
158 m · 11 sec · South Northwest Highway
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cary Algonquin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Klasen Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Klasen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Turn left onto Hanson Road
1284 ft · 31 sec · Hanson Road
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Turn right onto North County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North County Line Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Higgins Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Higgins Road
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Continue on East Higgins Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
12 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1269 ft · 35 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road
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Continue on North Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 53 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 Cary and Quincy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Cary to Quincy?
The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 146.6 miles from Cary and 164.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cary and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Cary and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 228.07 mi (367.04 km).
#1 Cary
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,929 |
| Coordinates | 42.2119700, -88.2381400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
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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