Origin
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Data updated 2 hours 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
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
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 Avenue of the Saints, Gardner Expressway, Jack Buck Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 33m 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.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 102 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.9 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 / Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
~2h 55m in
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I 55; I 64; US 40 / Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; I 64; US 40 / Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: East Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: East...
7
138.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue,...
5
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
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North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
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 Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Palmyra along the way.
Palmyra
20.8 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 102 mi | 2h 2m |
| 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 |
| McMasters Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| V.F.W. Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
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 East Saint Louis, IL.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
1 sec
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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
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East 1083rd Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 172; IL 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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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 right 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
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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 right at fork onto I 55; I 64; US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
Toward I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: East Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
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
·
33 sec
·
East Broadway
25
Turn left onto North 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North 8th Street
26
Turn right onto IL 15
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Missouri Avenue
27
Turn left onto North 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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North 10th Street
28
Arrive at destination
0 ft
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North 10th Street
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 33m 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 70 miles or 1h 33m 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.
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 70 mi from Quincy, IL · 1h 33m 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 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 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.
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
$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
3:54 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 Avenue of the Saints, Gardner Expressway, Jack Buck Memorial Highway. 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.9 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 / Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Palmyra along the way.
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