How far is West Elsdon, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from West Elsdon, IL to Quincy, IL is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Elsdon and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Elsdon and Quincy.
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Start on South Komensky Avenue
124 m · 20 sec · South Komensky Avenue
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
102 m · 17 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
671 ft · 17 sec · South Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West 55th Street
3 mi · 6 min · West 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Archer Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Archer Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1849 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
2144 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
124.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 West Elsdon 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
125 mi · 02h 20m
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 West Elsdon and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Elsdon to Quincy?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 151.9 miles from West Elsdon and 129.3 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.70 one way or $91.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Elsdon and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
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 Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Elsdon and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 231.42 mi (372.43 km).
#1 West Elsdon
West Elsdon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939200, -87.7245000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $45.70 | $91.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $57.48 | $114.95 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $65.39 | $130.79 |
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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