Origin
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
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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East Saint Louis, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m 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 $21.87 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
70 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is easy. At 2h 59m 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 East Saint Louis, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gardner Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1083rd Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mark Twain Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| V | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and East Saint Louis, IL.
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Start on the route
52 ft
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2 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Broadway Street
381 ft
·
36 sec
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Broadway Street
3
Continue on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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North 3rd Street
5
Continue on Gardner Expressway
11 mi
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19 min
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Gardner Expressway
6
Continue on East 1083rd Lane
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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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
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.0 mi
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4 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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V.F.W. Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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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
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McMasters Avenue
15
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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McMasters Avenue
17
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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Avenue of the Saints
18
Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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Daniel Boone Expressway
19
Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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Jack Buck Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
21
Keep slight right to continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
22
Take the exit slight right toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
23
Turn slight right onto Barack Obama Avenue
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Barack Obama Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Broadway
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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East Broadway
25
Turn left onto North 8th Street
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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North 8th Street
26
Turn right onto Missouri Avenue
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Missouri Avenue
27
Turn left onto North 10th Street
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North 10th Street
28
Arrive at your 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 70 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Saint Louis, 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 139.9 miles and 2h 59m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Quincy, IL · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Arriving in East Saint Louis, IL
The final approach into East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, 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
$21.87 one way
$43.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 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 | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
East Saint Louis, IL
Afternoon in East Saint Louis on Tuesday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 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
2h 59m 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 East Saint Louis, IL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m 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 70 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 $21.87 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.
The drive from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is easy. At 2h 59m 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 East Saint Louis, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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