How far is Quincy, IL from Alsip, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Alsip, IL is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Alsip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Alsip.
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Start on the route
16 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
116 m · 36 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
923 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2348 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 20 min · Gardner Expressway
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Continue on East 1083rd Lane
578 ft · 12 sec · East 1083rd Lane
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Take the ramp right
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Merge slight right
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 167th Street
1033 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 167th Street West
1523 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 167th Street West, Cicero Avenue
1361 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto 167th Street
2565 ft · 55 sec · 167th Street
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Turn right onto Cicero Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
18 m · 2 sec · West 123rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 123rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Alsip.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight right
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Alsip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Alsip?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 149.8 miles from Quincy and 150.1 miles from Alsip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Alsip.
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 Quincy and Alsip. Straight-line distance: 226.27 mi (364.14 km).
#1 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39,589 |
| Coordinates | 39.9356000, -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alsip
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.6689200, -87.7386600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alsip (-87.73866, 41.66892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $39.90 | $79.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.00 | $89.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.24 | $98.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.12 | $112.23 |
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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