How far is Quincy, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Quincy and Des Plaines is 234.14 miles (376.81 km).
Flight distance from Quincy, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 234.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Quincy to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Quincy, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 311.65 miles (501.55 km) by car.
Driving from Quincy to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39589 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°56'8"N 91°24'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.9356000 |
| Longitude | -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Plaines: Henry Avenue (-87.883408,42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time Between Quincy and Des Plaines
The distance between Quincy and Des Plaines is 502 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Quincy and Des Plaines. The current time is 23:56:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.63 liters (11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Quincy and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Quincy to Des Plaines is $39.67 (diesel $47.29).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.67 | $45.22 | $50.05 | $47.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Quincy and Des Plaines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
