How far is Douglas, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Douglas, IL to Quincy, IL is about 287.1 miles (462 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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
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City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Quincy.
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Start on East 33rd Street
92 m · 24 sec · East 33rd Street
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Turn left onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn slight left onto East 24th Place
53 m · 10 sec · East 24th Place
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Continue on East 24th Place
49 m · 9 sec · East 24th Place
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 South: St Louis
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
1.3 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 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 Douglas 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
129 mi · 02h 26m
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 Douglas and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Quincy?
The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Douglas and 131.8 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 237.55 mi (382.3 km).
#1 Douglas
Douglas is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8347600, -87.6181100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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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