Origin
East Peoria, IL
Afternoon in East Peoria on Sunday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
129.9 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Quincy, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Spanning 129.9 miles across the Illinois heartland, this route from East Peoria to Quincy typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the journey, making this an economical trip for solo travelers or families. The route stays entirely within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two Illinois cities. By sticking primarily to US 24, you get a straightforward path that avoids the complexity of major urban navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.9 miles from East Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing highway travel with local road segments to keep things engaging behind the wheel. About 51% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more relaxed pace of local stretches. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the road covering a 47.5-mile stretch along US 24, which allows you to settle into a comfortable rhythm. Expect the road personality to shift as you move away from the East Peoria area and transition toward the Mississippi River region. The variety in road types ensures you stay alert while navigating the total 129.9-mile distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Southwest Washington Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL is easy. At 3h 8m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 73.6 miles (US 24 / West Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Southwest Washington Street
Turn left onto Southwest Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.6 mi into trip
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~55m in
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US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
73.6 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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US 24 / West Clinton Street
Turn right onto US 24 / West Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
4
129.7 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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Vermont Street
Turn left onto Vermont Street
Navigation decision point
5
129.8 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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US 24 / North 4th Street
Turn left onto US 24 / North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 47.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| East Wood Street | 23.6 mi | 35m |
| United States Highway 24 | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| West Clinton Street | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| County Road 1080 N | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| East Outerbelt Drive | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| IL 8 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 47.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Peoria, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on IL 8; IL 116; IL 29
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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South Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto IL 8; IL 116
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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IL 8; IL 116
3
Turn left onto Southwest Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Southwest Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Southwest Adams Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest Adams Street
5
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Southwest Adams Street
6
Continue on US 24
19 mi
·
23 min
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US 24
7
Turn left
126 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue on US 24
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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West Valley View Drive
9
Continue on US 24
17 mi
·
25 min
·
United States Highway 24
10
Turn left onto US 24; IL 100
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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South Main Street
11
Continue on US 24; US 136; IL 100
28 mi
·
42 min
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US 24; US 136; IL 100
12
Turn right onto US 24
17 mi
·
24 min
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West Clinton Street
13
Turn straight onto US 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Quincy Road
14
Continue on US 24
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 1080 N
15
Continue on US 24
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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East Outerbelt Drive
16
Continue on US 24
24 mi
·
35 min
·
East Wood Street
17
Turn left onto Vermont Street
462 ft
·
25 sec
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Vermont Street
18
Turn left onto US 24
343 ft
·
4 sec
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North 4th Street
19
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the trip whenever you need a quick stretch or a snack. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, though your $20 budget should comfortably cover the distance between the two cities. If you want to avoid peak traffic, try to time your departure to miss the busiest hours near your starting point in East Peoria. Remember that the 47.5-mile stretch on US 24 is your primary corridor, so stay mindful of your pace during that specific portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from East Peoria, IL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 East Peoria, 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 East Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 129.9 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Peoria, 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 US 24 for about 47.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.9 mi from East Peoria, IL · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 64.9 miles from East Peoria, 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
$19.73 one way
$39.46 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
65 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m 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 East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL covers 129.9 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 24, East Wood Street, United States Highway 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.9 miles from East Peoria, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL is easy. At 3h 8m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 73.6 miles (US 24 / West Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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