How far is Quincy, IL from Plano, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Plano, IL is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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.
Flight 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 05h 16m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Plano.
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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
45.2 mi · 53 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
3164 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
15.2 mi · 23 min · Illinois Route 71
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Turn left onto South Johnson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Johnson Street
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Continue on Fox River Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fox River Road
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Turn right onto Crimmin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crimmin Road
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Turn straight onto Fox River Drive
6.6 mi · 13 min · Fox River Drive
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Continue on South Ben Street
2981 ft · 1 min · South Ben Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1543 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Plano?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Quincy and 130.4 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 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 Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
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 Ontario.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Plano. Straight-line distance: 191.87 mi (308.78 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 Plano
City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 11,879 |
| Coordinates | 41.6628100, -88.5370200 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plano (-88.53702, 41.66281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.82 | $85.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
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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