Origin
Milton, IL
Afternoon in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, IL to Quincy, IL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
133.7 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, IL
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Quincy, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milton, IL to Quincy, IL covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 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
66.9 miles from Milton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Milton, IL to Quincy, IL covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spaulding Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spaulding Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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Spaulding Street
Turn right onto Spaulding Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brown Street
Turn left onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
5
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
5
121 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m 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 | 30.2 mi | 37m |
| 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 |
| Homer M Adams Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on Ethel Avenue
475 ft
·
22 sec
·
Ethel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Spaulding Street
258 ft
·
16 sec
·
Spaulding Street
3
Turn left onto Brown Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brown Street
4
Turn right onto IL 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
5
Turn left onto IL 3; IL 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Homer M Adams Parkway
6
Turn right onto IL 111
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Godfrey Road
7
Take the ramp onto US 67
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Godfrey Road
Toward US 67 North: Jerseyville
8
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
9
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
11
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
12
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
13
Continue on US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
15
Merge onto I 72; US 36
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 72; US 36
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
17
Continue on I 172; IL 110
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
19
Turn left onto IL 57
12 mi
·
20 min
·
IL 57
20
Turn left onto IL 57
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 57
21
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
22
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 66.9 miles from Milton, IL, or about 1h 21m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 21m 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 6m
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 Milton, 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 Milton, IL
This is one driving day of about 133.7 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milton, 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 66.9 mi from Milton, IL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.9 miles from Milton, 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
$20.90 one way
$41.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
67 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
24 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 41m 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 Milton, IL to Quincy, IL covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Milton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.90 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 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spaulding Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Milton, IL to Quincy, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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