How far is Columbia, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Columbia, IL to Quincy, IL is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Quincy.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
85 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South, US 50 West: Saint Louis County
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal
905 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 60 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
2698 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
2248 ft · 43 sec
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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 Columbia and Quincy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Quincy?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 72.4 miles from Columbia and 72.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Batchtown
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 Batchtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 121.71 mi (195.88 km).
#1 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,627 |
| Coordinates | 38.4436600, -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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