Origin
Quincy, IL
Evening in Quincy on Friday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, IL
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Crest Hill, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL covers 147.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Street, North 3rd Street, Gardner Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.04 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
73.7 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 147.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Gardner Expressway | — | — |
| East 1083rd Lane | — | — |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | — | — |
| Mark Twain Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| V | — | — |
| US 61 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Crest Hill, IL.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Broadway Street
381 ft
·
36 sec
·
Broadway Street
3
Continue on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 3rd Street
5
Continue on Gardner Expressway
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Gardner Expressway
6
Continue on East 1083rd Lane
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East 1083rd Lane
7
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 61: New London, Palmyra
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: New London
276 ft
·
9 sec
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US 61 South: New London
14
Turn slight left onto McMasters Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McMasters Avenue
15
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McMasters Avenue
17
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
18
Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
19
Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
21
Keep slight right to continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
22
Take the exit slight right toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
23
Turn slight right onto Barack Obama Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Barack Obama Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Broadway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Broadway
25
Turn left onto North 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 8th Street
26
Turn right onto Missouri Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Missouri Avenue
27
Continue on New Missouri Avenue
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
28
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
29
Turn straight onto Busch Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Busch Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Saint Louis Road
31
Turn right onto Eiler Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eiler Road
32
Turn left onto Bernard Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bernard Drive
33
Continue on Bernard Drive
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bernard Drive
34
Turn left onto Bethesda Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bethesda Drive
35
Turn right onto Belvedere Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Belvedere Drive
36
Arrive at your 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 73.7 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crest Hill, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 Quincy, IL
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Quincy, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Quincy, IL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crest Hill, IL
The final approach into Crest Hill, 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 Crest Hill, 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
$23.04 one way
$46.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.37 | $56.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Crest Hill, IL
Evening in Crest Hill on Friday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 11m 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 Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL covers 147.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Street, North 3rd Street, Gardner Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Quincy, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.04 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.
The drive from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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