How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Quincy, IL?
Fastest route
The distance between Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Quincy, Illinois, is approximately 292 miles (470 kilometers). The fastest route takes around 4 hours and 38 minutes, following I-88 W and IL-110 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy.
Directions
- Start your journey in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
- Take I-88 W and continue on this highway.
- Merge onto IL-110 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy.
- Arrive at your destination in Quincy, Illinois.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip in advance to make the most of your travel time.
- 🛣️ Check for any possible road closures or traffic updates before you depart.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is in good condition for a long drive.
- 🚦 Follow the speed limits and traffic rules to ensure a safe journey.
- 🍔 Consider stopping at interesting places along the way to break up the trip.
- 📱 Use a GPS navigation app to help you stay on track during the drive.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ellyn and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn and Quincy.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Glen Ellyn 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
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Glen Ellyn and Partly Cloudy near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Ellyn to Quincy?
The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Glen Ellyn and 147 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Ellyn and Partly Cloudy near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ellyn and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 220.14 mi (354.28 km).
#1 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775300, -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.57 | $89.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.77 | $97.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
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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