How far is Quincy, IL from Near North Side, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Near North Side, IL is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Near North Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Near North Side.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Merge slight right
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2618 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
537 ft · 13 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
39 m · 3 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Randolph Street, Lake Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Street
868 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
93 m · 14 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
2021 ft · 55 sec · North Desplaines Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2012 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Orleans Street
1828 ft · 51 sec · North Orleans Street
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
808 ft · 26 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wells Street
1257 ft · 34 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Near North Side.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Quincy and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Near North Side?
The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Quincy and 156.5 miles from Near North Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.86 one way or $101.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Quincy and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Near North Side. Straight-line distance: 239.28 mi (385.09 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 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near North Side (-87.6345, 41.90003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $4.61 | $50.86 | $101.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $63.97 | $127.93 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $72.78 | $145.55 |
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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