How far is Quincy, IL from West Elsdon, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to West Elsdon, IL is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.4 miles (372.4 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 CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and West Elsdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and West Elsdon.
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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
126 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight
2032 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Archer Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on West 55th Street
3 mi · 6 min · West 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Komensky Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · South Komensky Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Komensky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and West Elsdon.
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
126 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to West Elsdon?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Quincy and 151.9 miles from West Elsdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.86 one way or $97.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Quincy and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
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
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and West Elsdon. Straight-line distance: 231.42 mi (372.43 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 West Elsdon
West Elsdon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939200, -87.7245000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elsdon (-87.7245, 41.79392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $4.56 | $48.86 | $97.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $55.55 | $111.11 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $61.57 | $123.14 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $70.28 | $140.56 |
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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