Origin
Alton, IL
Afternoon in Alton on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway, Piasa Street, Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Alton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 115.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Piasa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Godfrey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on Alby Street
190 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alby Street
2
Turn right onto East Broadway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Broadway
3
Turn right onto Piasa Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Piasa Street
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
5
Turn straight onto Godfrey Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Godfrey Road
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North: Jerseyville
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 67 North: Jerseyville
7
Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
10
Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
12
Continue on Main Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 72 West: Springfield
14
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
59 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 172 North: Quincy
16
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
18
Turn left
12 mi
·
20 min
19
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
20
Turn right
72 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Alton, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alton, IL
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Alton, IL · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Alton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quincy, IL
The final approach into Quincy, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Quincy, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.50 one way
$35.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway, Piasa Street, Martin Luther King Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Alton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alton, IL to Quincy, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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