How far is La Grange, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Quincy, IL is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.3 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.23 mi
74.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.23 mi
Kilometers
74.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Clayton
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From La Grange
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Quincy
25.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Clinton Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Quincy Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1080 N

    8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N

  8. 8

    Continue on East Outerbelt Drive

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Outerbelt Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Wood Street

    23.6 mi · 35 min · East Wood Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Vermont Street

    141 m · 26 sec · Vermont Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    104 m · 5 sec · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wood Street
23.6 mi · 43%
West Clinton Street
9.04 mi · 17%
County Road 1080 N
8.29 mi · 15%
East Outerbelt Drive
7.38 mi · 14%
Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 11%
County Road 1965 East
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Wood Street

Continue on East Wood Street

23.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 33m from La Grange
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Quincy?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from La Grange and 25.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Grange and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Quincy

36 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Macomb

54 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

73 mi away
1601 20th Street
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Burlington

87 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 46.23 mi (74.4 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-90.536859, 39.947168)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Quincy. The current time is 23:55:07.

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.