Origin
Godfrey, IL
Afternoon in Godfrey on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Godfrey, IL to Quincy, IL
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
128.1 mi
206 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Godfrey, IL
Mike Tyurin
Quincy, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Godfrey, IL to Quincy, IL covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, Godfrey Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.46 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
64 miles from Godfrey, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 128.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and Godfrey Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 72.
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.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Godfrey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pearl Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Pearl Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pearl Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
5
112.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
5
115.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 55.8 mi | 59m |
| Godfrey Road | 27.8 mi | 33m |
| Main Street | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| IL 57 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| United States Route 67 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| South State Avenue | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| 1440 E | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on Isabel Street
312 ft
·
13 sec
·
Isabel Street
2
Continue on Isabel Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Isabel Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pearl Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; IL 111
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Godfrey Road
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 67
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Godfrey Road
Toward US 67 North: Jerseyville
6
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
7
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
9
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
10
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
11
Continue on US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
13
Merge onto I 72; US 36
56 mi
·
59 min
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I 72; US 36
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
·
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
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Godfrey, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m
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 Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, IL
This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Godfrey, 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 I 72 for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Godfrey, IL · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 miles from Godfrey, 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
$19.46 one way
$38.91 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.18 | $48.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
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
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
64 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
13 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 32m 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 Godfrey, IL to Quincy, IL covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, Godfrey Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from Godfrey, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.46 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.
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 straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Godfrey, IL to Quincy, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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