How far is Quincy, IL from Cary, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Cary, IL is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Henry County, 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 Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Cary.
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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
121 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Merge right onto North 4th Street
6 mi · 10 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right
156 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Johnson Street
576 ft · 16 sec · North Johnson Street
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Turn slight right onto West Calhoun Street
848 ft · 30 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on South Monmouth Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Monmouth Street
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
45.2 mi · 53 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
94.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Peace Road
6 mi · 10 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2977 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
12 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Higgins Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Higgins Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto North County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanson Road
1284 ft · 31 sec · Hanson Road
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2070 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Algonquin Bypass
2.1 mi · 4 min · Algonquin Bypass
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Turn right onto Klasen Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Klasen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cary Algonquin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on South Northwest Highway
158 m · 14 sec · South Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1164 ft · 52 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Quincy and Cary.
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 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
94.2 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Cary?
The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Quincy and 147.7 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 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 Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Orion
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 Orion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Cary. Straight-line distance: 228.07 mi (367.04 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 Cary
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,929 |
| Coordinates | 42.2119700, -88.2381400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cary (-88.23814, 42.21197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.29 | $78.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.32 | $88.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.49 | $96.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.27 | $110.54 |
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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