How far is Norridge, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Norridge, IL to Quincy, IL is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norridge and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norridge and Quincy.
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Start on Redwood Drive
1243 ft · 1 min · Redwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Lawrence Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto Des Plaines River Road
2682 ft · 59 sec · Des Plaines River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1314 ft · 38 sec · North River Road
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Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
1880 ft · 1 min · Balmoral Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 294 South
1701 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.3 mi · 12 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 Norridge 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norridge and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norridge to Quincy?
The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Norridge and 153 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norridge and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
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Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norridge and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 233.59 mi (375.93 km).
#1 Norridge
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,971 |
| Coordinates | 41.9633600, -87.8272800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.78 | $101.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.87 | $115.73 |
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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