How far is East Moline, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from East Moline, IL to Quincy, IL is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Moline and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Moline and Quincy.
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Start on 7th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities
2086 ft · 44 sec · Avenue of the Cities
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Turn right onto 11th Street
57 m · 16 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities
1.4 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Cities
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Continue on Avenue of the Cities
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Cities
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Continue on Colona Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Colona Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Take the ramp left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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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 East Moline 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.
US 34 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving East Moline and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Moline to Quincy?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from East Moline and 68.7 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Moline and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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 Roseville.
Macomb
Galesburg station
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Moline and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 km).
#1 East Moline
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008700, -90.4443000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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