How far is Quincy, IL from East Moline, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to East Moline, IL is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 East Moline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and East Moline.
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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
26.3 mi · 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn left
36.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn right onto Milan Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Milan Beltway
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Continue on John Deere Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Deere Road
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Turn left onto 70th Street
2810 ft · 57 sec · 70th Street
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Continue on 7th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and East Moline.
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 left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
53.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Quincy and Sunny near East Moline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to East Moline?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Quincy and 74.4 miles from East Moline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Sunny near East Moline.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
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 Good Hope.
Macomb
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Galesburg station
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and East Moline. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 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 East Moline
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008700, -90.4443000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Moline (-90.4443, 41.50087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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