Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
290.1 mi
467 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Quincy, IL covers 290.1 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Randall Road, South Randall Road, Higgins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.07 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
145 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 290.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Randall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Randall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Higgins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Higgins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DeKalb Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills, IL and Quincy, IL.
Start on West Acorn Lane
Turn left onto North Randall Road
Continue on South Randall Road
Turn right onto Higgins Road
Continue on East Higgins Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Plank Road
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Continue on DeKalb Avenue
Turn left onto South Peace Road
Continue on North Peace Road
Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
Continue on East 1200th Street
Continue on North Lafayette Street
Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
Continue on North Johnson Street
Turn right onto West Jackson Street
Continue on Macomb Street
Continue on East North Street
Continue on East Campbell Street
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
Turn right
Turn left onto Vermont Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills, IL
This is one driving day of about 290.1 miles and 4h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145 mi from Lake in the Hills, IL · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 145 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.07 one way
$86.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| premium | $4.65 | $53.15 | $106.31 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $60.58 | $121.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87 | 1 | $30.46 | $13.92 |
| Efficient EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116 | 1 | $40.61 | $18.57 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lake in the Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
145 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Lake in the Hills, IL or browse trips ending in Quincy, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.
Explore maps for Lake in the Hills, IL or Quincy, IL on MapSof.net.
