How far is Quincy, IL from Sauk Village, IL?

The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Sauk Village, IL is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.18 mi
05h 46m
Flight
228.01 mi
366.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.01 mi
Kilometers
366.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.18 mi
Kilometers
475.05 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Quincy
147.5 mi
02h 53m
To Sauk Village
147.7 mi
02h 53m

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 Sauk Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Sauk Village.

  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

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Monee

    1876 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Stuenkel Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stuenkel Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Steger Monee Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Monee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Sauk Trail

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Sauk Trail

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sauk Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
130 mi · 44%
I 55 North
112 mi · 38%
West Wilmington Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 4%
I-57 North
7.68 mi · 3%
Sauk Trail
5.7 mi · 2%
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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 53m from Quincy
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Sauk Village?

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Quincy and 147.7 miles from Sauk Village.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 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 Sauk Village.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3 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 Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Sauk Village. Straight-line distance: 228.01 mi (366.95 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Sauk Village

#2 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-91.40987, 39.9356)
End: Sauk Village (-87.56754, 41.48837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.43 L · about $39.29
Round trip
$78.59
20.84 gal · 78.86 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.29 $78.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.32 $88.63
Premium $4.65 $48.49 $96.99
Diesel $5.30 $55.27 $110.54

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 Sauk Village. The current time is 06:09:06.

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.