How far is South Chicago, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago, IL to Quincy, IL is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago and Quincy.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East 86th Street
51 m · 13 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn left onto South Muskegon Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Muskegon Avenue
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue
134 m · 11 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
1.3 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
2698 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
2248 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Chicago and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Chicago and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Chicago to Quincy?
The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from South Chicago and 132 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Chicago and Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 236.95 mi (381.33 km).
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39,589 |
| Coordinates | 39.9356000, -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.13 | $86.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.78 | $107.57 |
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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