How far is Normal, IL from Du Quoin, IL?
The driving distance from Normal, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Normal and Du Quoin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Normal and Du Quoin.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Willow Street
1233 ft · 37 sec · West Willow Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1135 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Kingsley Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Kingsley Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
2444 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on South Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Main Street
16.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Continue on North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on North Commercial Street
2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street
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Continue on North Poplar Street
12.2 mi · 19 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue on N Locust St
1263 ft · 30 sec · N Locust St
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Continue on South Locust Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto West Poplar Street
1950 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
146 m · 23 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Normal and Du Quoin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Walnut Street
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23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Normal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Normal to Du Quoin?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Normal and 93 miles from Du Quoin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Normal and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.
Stop Ideas Near Oconee
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 Oconee.
Effingham
Carlinville
Mattoon station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Normal and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 173.42 mi (279.1 km).
#1 Normal
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 54,451 |
| Coordinates | 40.5142000, -88.9906300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Du Quoin
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 5,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.0114400, -89.2361900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
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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