Origin
Belmont Cragin, IL
Morning in Belmont Cragin on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont Cragin, IL to Quincy, IL
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
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6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belmont Cragin, IL to Quincy, IL covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 72, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.9 miles from Belmont Cragin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 311.8 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 72. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West George Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 311.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West George Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West George Street
Turn right onto West George Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
138.4 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
203.2 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Belmont Cragin, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
138.4 mi in
|
~2h 46m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 128.7 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 72 | 92.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 55 | 64.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| IL 57 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Grand Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Central Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 128.7 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont Cragin, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on this road
4 ft
·
2 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto North Major Avenue
496 ft
·
23 sec
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North Major Avenue
3
Turn right onto West George Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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West George Street
4
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on West Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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West Grand Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 50
6.6 mi
·
13 min
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North Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 55 South
9
Merge onto I 55
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stevenson Expressway
10
Continue on I 55
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
11
Continue on I 55
129 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
15
Continue on I 172; IL 110
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
17
Turn left onto IL 57
12 mi
·
20 min
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IL 57
18
Turn left onto IL 57
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 57
19
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Belmont Cragin, IL, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 miles.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 Belmont Cragin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Belmont Cragin, IL
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belmont Cragin, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 128.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Belmont Cragin, IL · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 155.9 miles from Belmont Cragin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.36 one way
$94.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Quincy on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
156 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belmont Cragin, IL to Quincy, IL covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 72, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 miles from Belmont Cragin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 311.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West George Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Belmont Cragin, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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