How far is Shorewood, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Shorewood, IL to Quincy, IL is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
245.4 mi
04h 12m
Flight
200.48 mi
322.64 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.48 mi
Kilometers
322.64 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.4 mi
Kilometers
394.93 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sun, May 31, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-05-31T04:17
Arrive Quincy
Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Shorewood
134.7 mi
02h 06m
To Quincy
110.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on Summer Street

    551 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    720 ft · 20 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2362 ft · 51 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington Normal

    1330 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  6. 6

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
160 mi · 65%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 38%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
I 172 North
0.79 mi
IL 57
0.51 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 06m from Shorewood
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shorewood and 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 Shorewood to Quincy?

The road trip is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Shorewood and 110.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.66 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadwell.

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 200.48 mi (322.64 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

Village in Illinois

Population17,495
Coordinates41.5200300, -88.2017300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Picnic Street (-88.202138, 41.52002)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.78 L · about $32.66
Round trip
$65.31
17.32 gal · 65.56 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.66 $65.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.83 $73.66
Premium $4.65 $40.30 $80.61
Diesel $5.30 $45.93 $91.87

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Quincy. The current time is 04:17:41.

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.