How far is Grand Boulevard, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Grand Boulevard, IL to Quincy, IL is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Boulevard and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Boulevard and Quincy.
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Start on South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
101 m · 22 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto East 45th Street
22 m · 7 sec · East 45th Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1325 ft · 40 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto East 47th Street
7.5 mi · 15 min · East 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1216 ft · 26 sec · South Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South
2628 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
127.8 mi · 2 hr 25 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 Grand Boulevard 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
128 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Boulevard and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Boulevard to Quincy?
The road trip is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 154.8 miles from Grand Boulevard and 135.1 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.13 one way or $94.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Boulevard and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Boulevard and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 236.82 mi (381.13 km).
#1 Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139200, -87.6172700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $4.61 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $53.61 | $107.21 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $59.27 | $118.55 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $67.44 | $134.87 |
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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