How far is Quincy, IL from Galesburg, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Galesburg, IL is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Galesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Galesburg.
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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
39.6 mi · 46 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
1954 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
713 ft · 12 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Galesburg.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Quincy and Sunny near Galesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Galesburg?
The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Quincy and 58.5 miles from Galesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Sunny near Galesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Macomb
Burlington
Fort Madison station
Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Galesburg. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.81 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 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,803 |
| Coordinates | 40.9478200, -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galesburg (-90.37124, 40.94782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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