How far is Quincy, IL from Zion, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Zion, IL is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in McLean County, 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 Zion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Zion.
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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
34.4 mi · 42 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckley Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
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Continue on Sheridan Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Melvin Amstutz Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Melvin Amstutz Highway
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Turn left onto West Greenwood Avenue
1713 ft · 32 sec · West Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sheridan Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · North Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto 27th Street
1975 ft · 54 sec · 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Zion.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Zion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Zion?
The road trip is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Quincy and 174 miles from Zion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.31 one way or $92.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 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 Zion.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Zion. Straight-line distance: 254.28 mi (409.22 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 Zion
City in Lake County, Illinois, US
| Population | 23,321 |
| Coordinates | 42.4461300, -87.8328500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zion (-87.83285, 42.44613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.31 | $92.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.23 | $104.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.15 | $114.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.13 | $130.27 |
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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