How far is Harvey, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Harvey, IL to Quincy, IL is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.62 mi
04h 47m
Flight
228.35 mi
367.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.35 mi
Kilometers
367.49 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.62 mi
Kilometers
443.57 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Harvey
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvey
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvey
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Harvey
149.6 mi
02h 23m
To Quincy
126 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harvey and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvey and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on East 154th Street

    43 m · 8 sec · East 154th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 171st Street

    82 m · 15 sec · 171st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    47 m · 5 sec · Wood Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway

    1717 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

    2722 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvey and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
158 mi · 57%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 34%
I 80 West
29.8 mi · 11%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
1.91 mi · 1%
I 172 North
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 23m from Harvey
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harvey and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harvey to Quincy?

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 149.6 miles from Harvey and 126 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harvey and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvey and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 228.35 mi (367.49 km).

Harvey

#1 Harvey

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population24,109
Coordinates41.6100300, -87.6467100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: East 154th Street (-87.64671, 41.609938)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.38 $82.76
Premium $4.65 $45.28 $90.57
Diesel $5.30 $51.61 $103.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvey and Quincy. The current time is 22:37:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.