How far is Quincy, IL from Alton, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Alton, IL is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Alton.
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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
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 67
11.9 mi · 13 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South
3.1 mi · 5 min · Godfrey Road
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Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Piasa Street
1877 ft · 37 sec · Piasa Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Alby Street
36 m · 5 sec · Alby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Alton.
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
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Alton?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Quincy and 66.2 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynnville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Alton. Straight-line distance: 97.43 mi (156.8 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 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-90.18428, 38.8906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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