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Trip from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 5m

Distance

313.4 mi

504 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Portage Park, IL, IL

Portage Park, IL

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Downtown Quincy, IL, IL

Quincy, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL covers 313.4 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 72, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.00 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

156.7 miles from Portage Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 5m highway drive covering 313.4 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.7 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 72. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near West Grand Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 140 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Grand Avenue

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
140 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
204.8 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | I 72; US 36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
5
297.7 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 172 North: Quincy

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

140 mi in | ~2h 49m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 128.7 mi 2h 26m
I 72 92.9 mi 1h 39m
I 55 64.8 mi 1h 10m
IL 57 12.2 mi 21m
North Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 13m
North Central Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
West Grand Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 128.7 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage Park, IL and Quincy, IL.

1

Start on West Hutchinson Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · West Hutchinson Street
2

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · North Central Avenue
3

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on West Grand Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue
5

Turn right onto IL 50

6.6 mi · 13 min · North Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 55 South
7

Merge onto I 55

162 ft · 2 sec · Stevenson Expressway
8

Continue on I 55

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
9

Continue on I 55

129 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
13

Continue on I 172; IL 110

2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
15

Turn left onto IL 57

12 mi · 20 min · IL 57
16

Turn left onto IL 57

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 57
17

Turn right

71 ft · 1 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.7 miles from Portage Park, IL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 156.7 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 55m

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 Portage Park, 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 Portage Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 313.4 miles and 6h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portage Park, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.7 mi from Portage Park, IL · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

157 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.7 miles from Portage Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 205.4
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 10.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.00 one way

$97.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $53.80 $107.59
premium $4.89 $60.31 $120.62
diesel $5.61 $69.19 $138.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94 1 $32.91 $15.04
Efficient EV 78.4 0 $27.42 $12.54
EV Truck/SUV 125.4 1 $43.88 $20.06

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Portage Park, IL

Evening in Portage Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, IL

Evening in Quincy on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bloomington, IL

157 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

7 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

6h 5m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL covers 313.4 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 72, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.7 miles from Portage Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 140 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Portage Park, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

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