How far is West Ridge, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from West Ridge, IL to Quincy, IL is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.24 mi
05h 19m
Flight
240.68 mi
387.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.68 mi
Kilometers
387.34 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.24 mi
Kilometers
512.16 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 PM CST
Return by in West Ridge
Sat, Nov 7, 10:21 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Ridge
2026-11-07T11:41
Arrive Quincy
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Ridge
9:00 PM CST
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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From West Ridge
158.9 mi
02h 39m
To Quincy
159.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Ridge and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue

    151 m · 27 sec · West Arthur Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Rockwell Street

    664 ft · 33 sec · North Rockwell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Devon Avenue

    1323 ft · 34 sec · West Devon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North California Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North California Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · West Lawrence Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Kedzie Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  16. 16

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

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

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  20. 20

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Ridge 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
129 mi · 40%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 29%
I 55 South
65.1 mi · 20%
North Pulaski Road
8.99 mi · 3%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
North California Avenue
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

129 mi · 02h 26m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.6 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 39m from West Ridge
Leave By
6:20 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Ridge 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 Ridge to Quincy?

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from West Ridge and 159.4 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 6:20 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.23 one way or $102.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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 McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

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 13.8 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 McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Ridge and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 240.68 mi (387.34 km).

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#1 West Ridge

West Ridge is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9997500, -87.6928400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.692998, 41.999748)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.51 L · about $51.23
Round trip
$102.46
22.46 gal · 85.02 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $51.23 $102.46
Mid-grade $5.19 $58.25 $116.50
Premium $5.75 $64.56 $129.12
Diesel $6.56 $73.69 $147.38

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Ridge and Quincy. The current time is 11:41:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.