Origin
Fairview Heights, IL
Late night in Fairview Heights on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Heights, IL to Quincy, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
151.8 mi
244 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Quincy, IL covers 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, IL 57, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.9 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.73 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 151.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 101.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Brook Circle.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 151.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 55; IL 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Brook Circle
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Longacre Drive
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
Navigation decision point
8
12.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 55; IL 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3 toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
8
13.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 40 / Jack Buck Memorial Highway toward I 64 West, US 40 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West
7
130.2 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Spri...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview Heights, IL and Quincy, IL, road signs point toward Illinois and Hannibal.
Illinois
130.2 mi in
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~2h 41m
Hannibal
130.2 mi in
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~2h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 101.9 mi | 2h 2m |
| IL 57 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| I 64 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| McMasters Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 55 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 101.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on North Brook Circle
117 ft
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10 sec
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North Brook Circle
2
Turn right onto Waterside Drive
326 ft
·
25 sec
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Waterside Drive
3
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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North Brook Circle
4
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Longacre Drive
5
Turn left onto IL 159
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Illinois Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 64; US 50
11 mi
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13 min
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I 64; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; IL 3
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 55; IL 3
Exit 1
Toward IL 3 South: Cahokia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 40
6.9 mi
·
9 min
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Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61
101 mi
·
2 hr
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Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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McMasters Avenue
13
Continue on US 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Avenue of the Saints
14
Continue on US 61
403 ft
·
11 sec
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McMasters Avenue
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal
16
Merge onto I 72; US 36; MO 110
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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V.F.W. Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 72; US 36; MO 110
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
18
Continue on I 72; US 36; IL 110
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Take the exit onto IL 110
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
21
Turn left onto IL 57
12 mi
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20 min
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IL 57
22
Turn left onto IL 57
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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IL 57
23
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 75.9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 75.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 Fairview Heights, 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 Fairview Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 151.8 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview Heights, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.9 mi from Fairview Heights, IL · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 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
$23.73 one way
$47.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.06 | $52.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.21 | $58.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.52 | $67.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.94 | $7.29 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.28 | $6.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Late night in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
3h 15m 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 Fairview Heights, IL to Quincy, IL covers 151.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, IL 57, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.73 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 151.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 55; IL 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fairview Heights, IL and Quincy, IL, road signs point toward Illinois and Hannibal.
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