How far is Minooka, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Minooka, IL to Quincy, IL is about 265.3 miles (427 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minooka and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minooka and Quincy.
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Start on Mondamin Street
18 m · 29 sec · Mondamin Street
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Continue on Mondamin Street
2693 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road
2989 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
1509 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Division Street
10.2 mi · 12 min · Division Street
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Continue on East Street
8.5 mi · 10 min · East Street
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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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 Minooka 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.
I 72 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
92.9 mi · 01h 40m
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 Minooka and Mostly Sunny then 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 Minooka to Quincy?
The road trip is about 265.3 miles (427 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Minooka and 132.7 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minooka and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhart.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minooka and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 195.49 mi (314.61 km).
#1 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
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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