How far is Quincy, IL from Midlothian, IL?

The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Midlothian, IL is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.19 mi
05h 36m
Flight
225.68 mi
363.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.68 mi
Kilometers
363.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.19 mi
Kilometers
478.28 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midlothian
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Midlothian
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Quincy
148.4 mi
02h 48m
To Midlothian
148.7 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Midlothian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Midlothian.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    116 m · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Street

    923 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2348 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gardner Expressway

    11.3 mi · 20 min · Gardner Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1083rd Lane

    578 ft · 12 sec · East 1083rd Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    932 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2606 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    118 m · 8 sec · Crawford Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    2275 ft · 45 sec · Crawford Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pulaski Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pulaski Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Midlothian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
130 mi · 44%
I 55 North
123 mi · 41%
I 80 East
25.5 mi · 9%
Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 4%
I 57 North
2.98 mi · 1%
Pulaski Road
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight right

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 48m from Quincy
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Midlothian?

The road trip is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Quincy and 148.7 miles from Midlothian.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 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 Midlothian.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 225.68 mi (363.2 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Midlothian

#2 Midlothian

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,179
Coordinates41.6253100, -87.7175500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-91.40987, 39.9356)
End: Midlothian (-87.71755, 41.62531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.7 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.65 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $5.30 $55.64 $111.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Midlothian. The current time is 01:45:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.