How far is Des Plaines, IL from Quincy, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Quincy is 234.14 miles (376.81 km).

Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Quincy, IL is 234.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Des Plaines to Quincy with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Quincy, Illinois is: 311.53 miles (501.36 km) by car.

Driving from Des Plaines to Quincy will take approximately 04 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.

Population 58179
GPS Coordinates 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W
Latitude 42.0333600
Longitude -87.8834000
Altitude 193
Country United States
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#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population 39589
GPS Coordinates 39°56'8"N 91°24'36"W
Latitude 39.9356000
Longitude -91.4098700
Altitude 173
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Quincy

The distance between Des Plaines and Quincy is 501 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Des Plaines and Quincy. The current time is 15:16:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.61 liters (10.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Quincy.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Quincy is $39.65 (diesel $47.27).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $39.65 $45.2 $50.03 $47.27

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Plaines and Quincy (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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