How far is Des Plaines, IL from Quincy, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Quincy is 234.14 miles (376.81 km).
Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Quincy, IL is 234.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Des Plaines to Quincy with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Quincy, Illinois is: 311.53 miles (501.36 km) by car.
Driving from Des Plaines to Quincy will take approximately 04 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39589 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°56'8"N 91°24'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.9356000 |
| Longitude | -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Quincy: Broadway Street (-91.40987,39.935697)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Quincy
The distance between Des Plaines and Quincy is 501 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Des Plaines and Quincy. The current time is 05:27:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.61 liters (10.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Quincy.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Quincy is $39.65 (diesel $47.27).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.65 | $45.2 | $50.03 | $47.27 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Plaines and Quincy (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
