How far is Quincy, IL from Norridge, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Norridge, IL is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Norridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Norridge.
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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
120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balmoral Avenue
1404 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Balmoral Avenue
1587 ft · 52 sec · Balmoral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North River Road
1314 ft · 36 sec · North River Road
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Continue on Des Plaines River Road
2682 ft · 59 sec · Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto Redwood Drive
1243 ft · 55 sec · Redwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Norridge.
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
121 mi · 02h 14m
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 Mostly Sunny near Norridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Norridge?
The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Quincy and 156.6 miles from Norridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Norridge.
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 Norridge. Straight-line distance: 233.59 mi (375.93 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 Norridge
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,971 |
| Coordinates | 41.9633600, -87.8272800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norridge (-87.82728, 41.96336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.77 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.00 | $93.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.43 | $102.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.61 | $117.22 |
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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