How far is Woodlawn, IL from Quincy, IL?
The driving distance from Woodlawn, IL to Quincy, IL is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and Quincy.
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Start on South Greenwood Avenue
968 ft · 47 sec · South Greenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 65th Street
40 m · 13 sec · East 65th Street
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Turn left onto South Greenwood Avenue
661 ft · 33 sec · South Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Marquette Road
1658 ft · 55 sec · East Marquette Road
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Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto East 71st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 71st Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East
1041 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 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 Woodlawn 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.
Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Quincy?
The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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 155.5 miles from Woodlawn and 132.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.62 one way or $91.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 236.35 mi (380.37 km).
#1 Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7794800, -87.5994900 |
| 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: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 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 | $4.50 | $45.62 | $91.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $66.19 | $132.38 |
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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