How far is Quincy, IL from Columbia, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Columbia, IL is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Columbia.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 59 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: New London
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto McMasters Avenue
636 ft · 18 sec · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 South: Columbia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 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 Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
98.7 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Columbia?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Quincy and 72 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Quincy and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Batchtown
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 Batchtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 121.71 mi (195.88 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 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,627 |
| Coordinates | 38.4436600, -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-90.20122, 38.44366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
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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