How far is Du Quoin, IL from Normal, IL?
The driving distance from Du Quoin, IL to Normal, IL is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Du Quoin and Normal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Du Quoin and Normal.
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Start on East Main Street
10 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
146 m · 25 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
1950 ft · 35 sec · West Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hickory Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Hickory Street
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Continue on Front Street
21.7 mi · 32 min · Front Street
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
46 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
17.6 mi · 24 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on South East Street
2856 ft · 2 min · South East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Beaufort Street
677 ft · 23 sec · West Beaufort Street
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Turn left onto South University Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South University Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Willow Street
771 ft · 27 sec · West Willow Street
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Turn left
32 m · 8 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 Du Quoin and Normal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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46 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Du Quoin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Du Quoin to Normal?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Du Quoin and 93.2 miles from Normal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Du Quoin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normal.
Stop Ideas Near Oconee
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 Oconee.
Effingham
Carlinville
Mattoon station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Du Quoin and Normal. Straight-line distance: 173.42 mi (279.1 km).
#1 Du Quoin
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 5,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.0114400, -89.2361900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Normal
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 54,451 |
| Coordinates | 40.5142000, -88.9906300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Normal (-88.99063, 40.5142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $38.41 | $76.81 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $43.24 | $86.47 |
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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