How far is Morton Grove, IL from Quincy, IL?
Fastest route
The distance from Morton Grove, Illinois (60053) to Quincy, Illinois is approximately 299 miles (481 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 50 minutes. The route includes tolls and takes you through I-55 S and US-24 W.
Directions
- Get on I-294 S in Maine Township from W Dempster St.
- Turn left toward Fernald Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Fernald Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Dempster St.
- Take a slight right onto the ramp to Indiana (Toll road).
- Merge onto I-55 S/Stevenson Expy and continue to follow I-55 S.
- Take exit 163 for I-74 W toward Peoria.
- Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 99 for I-474 W toward Moline-Rock Is/Pekin.
- Take exit 6A toward SW Adams St.
- Follow the route through US-24 W, Camden Rd, Co Hwy 5, County Rd 2600 N, and US-24 W to N 4th St in Quincy.
- Continue onto SW Adams St.
- Continue onto McKinley St.
- Continue onto US-24 W/S Adams St.
- Keep following US-24 W.
- Turn left onto US-24 W/W Valleyview Dr.
- Continue to follow US-24 W.
- Turn left onto US-24 W/S Main St.
- Continue to follow US-24 W.
- Turn right onto Old Airport Rd/Tullis Rd.
- Turn right onto Tullis Rd and continue onto Co Hwy 5/La Prairie Rd.
- Continue onto County Rd 2600 N and then onto State Hwy 94 N.
- Turn left onto IL-110 W/IL-336 S/IL-61 S.
- Take a slight left onto IL-110 W/IL-336 S.
- Use the right lane to take the ramp to US-24 W.
- Keep right at the fork and follow signs for IL-96/Quincy.
- Merge onto US-24 W.
- Turn left to stay on US-24 W.
- Keep right to stay on US-24 W.
- Turn left onto Vermont St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for a comfortable journey, as it will take around 4 hours and 50 minutes to reach your destination.
- 🛣️ Make sure to have some cash ready for the tolls along the way.
- ⛽ It's a long trip, so remember to fill up your gas tank before hitting the road.
- 🚧 Check for any traffic updates or road closures before starting your journey.
- 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy for navigation.
- 🍔 Pack some snacks and water for the road to stay energized and hydrated.
- 🚙 Take regular breaks to stretch your legs and avoid driving fatigue.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton Grove and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and Quincy.
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Start on Fernald Avenue
35 m · 13 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
1675 ft · 40 sec · North Waukegan Road
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4
Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Morton Grove and Quincy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton Grove and Patchy Fog near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morton Grove to Quincy?
The road trip is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Morton Grove and 157.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.6 miles (384 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.11 one way or $104.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morton Grove and Patchy Fog near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 238.59 mi (383.97 km).
#1 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $59.11 | $118.22 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $65.20 | $130.40 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $73.40 | $146.80 |
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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