How far is Park Forest, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Park Forest, IL to Quincy, IL is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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 Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest and Quincy.
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Start on Westwood Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Westwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sauk Trail
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Governors Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Continue on West Peotone Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on County Highway 44
1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Park Forest and Quincy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 72 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
92.9 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 Park Forest and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Forest to Quincy?
The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Park Forest and 153.9 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.05 one way or $80.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park Forest and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
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 Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 223.18 mi (359.18 km).
#1 Park Forest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 20,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.4914200, -87.6744900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.17 | $90.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.43 | $98.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
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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