Origin
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Crestwood, IL
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
267.6 mi
431 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Quincy, IL
Mike Tyurin
Crestwood, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Traveling from Quincy to Crestwood covers 267.6 miles across the Illinois landscape, typically taking about 5 hours and 25 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward trek through the Midwest, you can easily complete the journey in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $41 for fuel, which keeps this trip relatively affordable for a solo driver or a small group. You will navigate a mix of roads including the Avenue of the Saints, I-64, and the Ken Gray Expressway. Whether you are heading home or visiting friends, this route offers a practical connection between two points in the state without unnecessary complexity.
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
133.8 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed highway travel with more localized road segments. Approximately 55% of your journey will be spent on major highways, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the majority of the 267.6-mile distance. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Avenue of the Saints, which spans 102 miles of the trip. As you transition between the Avenue of the Saints, I-64, and the Ken Gray Expressway, the road personality shifts from open corridors to more structured expressway driving. It is a functional route that demands focus, but it avoids the technical challenges of winding mountain passes or rural backroads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 102 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 267.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.8 miles (I 55; I 64; US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 61 South: New London
8
137.8 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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I 55; I 64; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55; I 64; US 40 toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chica...
9
140.1 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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I 64; IL 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; IL 3 toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
5
262 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
Take the exit toward IL 148
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
Towns Along This Route
Between Quincy, IL and Crestwood, IL, road signs point toward Palmyra, Loiusville and Indianapolis.
Palmyra
20.8 mi in
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~32m
Loiusville
137.8 mi in
|
~2h 55m
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via I 55; I 64; US 40
Indianapolis
137.8 mi in
|
~2h 55m
|
via I 55; I 64; US 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 102 mi | 2h 2m |
| I 64 | 75.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 46.8 mi | 50m |
| Gardner Expressway | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| Jack Buck Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Power Plant Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 102 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Crestwood, IL.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto IL 104
381 ft
·
35 sec
·
Broadway Street
3
Continue on IL 104
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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North 3rd Street
5
Continue on IL 57
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Gardner Expressway
6
Continue on East 1083rd Lane
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East 1083rd Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 172; IL 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Continue on I 72; US 36; IL 110
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on I 72; US 36; MO 110
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
13
Keep slight left at fork
277 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 61 South: New London
14
Turn slight left onto US 61
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
McMasters Avenue
15
Continue on US 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on US 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McMasters Avenue
17
Continue on US 61
101 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 64; US 40
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 64; US 40
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jack Buck Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 55; I 64; US 40
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55; I 64; US 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 55; I 64; US 40
Toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; IL 3
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 64; IL 3
Exit 3
Toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
25
Turn right onto IL 148
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 148
26
Turn left onto IL 37
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
IL 37
27
Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Egypt Road
28
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Power Plant Road
29
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McKinney Chapel Road
30
Turn right onto Ridgeway
283 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ridgeway
31
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
385 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pinewood Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Pinewood Drive
Trip Plan
For a smooth experience, aim to depart early in the morning to keep your arrival in Crestwood well within daylight hours. Since the total duration is 5 hours and 25 minutes, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay alert and comfortable throughout the 267.6-mile trek. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 102-mile stretch on the Avenue of the Saints, as service stations may be spaced further apart than on the more urbanized sections of the route. Because this trip is designed as a one-day excursion, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions near the Ken Gray Expressway. Staying mindful of these highway transitions will ensure your travel remains efficient and stress-free.
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 133.8 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.8 miles or 2h 49m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, 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 267.6 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 102 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.8 mi from Quincy, IL · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 133.8 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102 miles.
Arriving in Crestwood, IL
The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.65 one way
$81.29 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.81 | $89.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.52 | $101.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.45 | $118.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.46 | $17.13 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Crestwood, IL
Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
20 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
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Crestwood, IL covers 267.6 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, I 64, Ken Gray Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.8 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 $40.65 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 267.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.8 miles (I 55; I 64; US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Quincy, IL and Crestwood, IL, road signs point toward Palmyra, Loiusville and Indianapolis.
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