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

The driving distance from Sauk Village, IL to Quincy, IL is about 307 miles (494.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.02 mi
04h 55m
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
307.02 mi
Kilometers
494.1 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Sauk Village
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk Village
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk Village
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Sauk Village
149.1 mi
02h 27m
To Quincy
158 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk Village and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sauk Trail

    5.7 mi · 11 min · East Sauk Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Steger Monee Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington

    1630 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Wilmington Road

    12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway 44

    1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

    2698 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
149 mi · 48%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 30%
West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 4%
I-57 South
7.75 mi · 3%
East Sauk Trail
5.7 mi · 2%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 72 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

92.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 27m from Sauk Village
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307 miles (494.1 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 149.1 miles from Sauk Village and 158 miles from Quincy.

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 79 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.84 one way or $81.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sauk Village and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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 Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4.2 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 Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

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

Sauk Village

#1 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sauk Trail (-87.567539, 41.488368)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
41.01 L · about $40.84
Round trip
$81.68
21.66 gal · 82.02 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.84 $81.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.06 $92.12
Premium $4.65 $50.40 $100.81
Diesel $5.30 $57.44 $114.88

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 Sauk Village and Quincy. The current time is 04:29:42.

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.