How far is Palos Hills, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Hills, IL to Quincy, IL is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 46m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Hills and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Hills and Quincy.
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Start on 107th Street
5 m · 8 sec · 107th Street
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Turn left onto South Roberts Road
2647 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn left onto West 111th Street
1988 ft · 44 sec · West 111th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Southwest Highway
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Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · West 143rd Street
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
5 mi · 10 min · South La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 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 Palos Hills 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 55 South
Merge slight left
93 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 Palos Hills and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Hills to Quincy?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Palos Hills and 126.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Hills and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
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 Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Hills and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 223.81 mi (360.18 km).
#1 Palos Hills
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967000, -87.8170000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.24 | $90.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
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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