How far is Portage Park, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.56 mi
05h 05m
Flight
235.98 mi
379.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.98 mi
Kilometers
379.77 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.56 mi
Kilometers
506.23 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Mon, Nov 9, 4:33 PM CST
Return by in Portage Park
Mon, Nov 9, 9:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage Park
2026-11-09T11:27
Arrive Quincy
Mon, Nov 9, 4:33 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage Park
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Portage Park
156.6 mi
02h 32m
To Quincy
158 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage Park and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage Park and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Street

    570 ft · 30 sec · West Hutchinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2317 ft · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 14 min · North Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    49 m · 3 sec · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage Park and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
129 mi · 41%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 30%
I 55 South
65.2 mi · 21%
North Cicero Avenue
6.65 mi · 2%
North Central Avenue
2.69 mi · 1%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

129 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 32m from Portage Park
Leave By
6:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage Park and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage Park to Quincy?

The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 156.6 miles from Portage Park and 158 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.89 one way or $99.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage Park and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage Park and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 235.98 mi (379.77 km).

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#1 Portage Park

Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9578100, -87.7650600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Street (-87.765059, 41.957768)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.02 L · about $49.89
Round trip
$99.79
22.2 gal · 84.04 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $49.89 $99.79
Mid-grade $5.12 $56.81 $113.62
Premium $5.68 $63.01 $126.03
Diesel $6.52 $72.38 $144.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage Park and Quincy. The current time is 11:27:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.