How far is Northlake, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Northlake, IL to Quincy, IL is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Quincy.
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Start on East Dickens Avenue
886 ft · 44 sec · East Dickens Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
742 ft · 39 sec · North Roy Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
1221 ft · 54 sec · Village Drive
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Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · East Armitage Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
2652 ft · 1 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1924 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Northlake 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
112 mi · 02h 03m
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 Northlake and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northlake to Quincy?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 153.4 miles from Northlake and 150.9 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northlake 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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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 228.88 mi (368.35 km).
#1 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.68 | $91.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.98 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
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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