How far is Quincy, IL from Roselle, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Roselle, IL is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Logan 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 Roselle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Roselle.
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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
112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Medinah Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Medinah Road
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Turn left onto Irving Park Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Irving Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Roselle.
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
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Quincy and Partly Sunny near Roselle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Roselle?
The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 154.2 miles from Quincy and 154.4 miles from Roselle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Quincy and Partly Sunny near Roselle.
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
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Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 224.1 mi (360.66 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 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roselle (-88.07979, 41.98475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.68 | $101.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.76 | $115.52 |
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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