How far is Swansea, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Swansea, IL to Quincy, IL is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and Quincy.
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Start on North Belt West
1537 ft · 34 sec · North Belt West
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Continue on North Belt West
1.5 km · 2 min · North Belt West
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Turn left onto North Belt West
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Belt West
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Continue on Old Saint Louis Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Saint Louis Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
903 ft · 27 sec · North 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway
2183 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway
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Turn left onto Collinsville Avenue
132 m · 9 sec · Collinsville Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal
905 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 60 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 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 Swansea and Quincy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Swansea 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 Swansea to Quincy?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Swansea and 77.1 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swansea and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Batchtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batchtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.15 km).
#1 Swansea
Village in St.
| Population | 13,276 |
| Coordinates | 38.5339400, -89.9889900 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.69 | $57.39 |
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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