How far is Homewood, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Homewood, IL to Quincy, IL is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
274.93 mi
04h 45m
Flight
225.73 mi
363.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.73 mi
Kilometers
363.28 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.93 mi
Kilometers
442.45 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sat, May 16, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sat, May 16, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homewood
2026-05-16T12:10
Arrive Quincy
Sat, May 16, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homewood
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 Homewood
149.2 mi
02h 22m
To Quincy
125.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 183rd Street

    20 m · 9 sec · 183rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    2535 ft · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    562 ft · 22 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2741 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wood Street

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street

  7. 7

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

    1717 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homewood 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
158 mi · 58%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 34%
I 80 West
29.8 mi · 11%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
Dixie Highway
1.11 mi
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 22m from Homewood
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 149.2 miles from Homewood and 125.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Homewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 6.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4.4 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 Homewood and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 225.73 mi (363.28 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,475
Coordinates41.5572600, -87.6656000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: 183rd Street (-87.6656, 41.557261)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.72 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.4 gal · 73.44 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.65 $45.14 $90.29
Diesel $5.30 $51.45 $102.90

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Homewood and Quincy. The current time is 12:10:12.

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.