Origin
Quincy, IL
Night in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
11:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Frankfort, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
245.2 mi
395 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m
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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Frankfort, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to Frankfort, IL covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 55m 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 $38.33 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
122.6 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 245.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, 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
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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
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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
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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
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59 sec
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Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
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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
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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
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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
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1 min
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Avenue of the Saints
16
Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi
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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
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38 sec
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Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi
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3 min
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I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
75 mi
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1 hr 22 min
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I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
23
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
27 mi
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29 min
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Ken Gray Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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West Main Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2.3 mi
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3 min
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West Main Street
27
Turn left onto North Benton Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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North Benton Road
28
Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street
98 ft
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4 sec
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East Saint Louis Street
29
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 122.6 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 27m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.6 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frankfort, 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 245.2 miles and 4h 55m.
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 122.6 mi from Quincy, IL · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 122.6 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frankfort, IL
The final approach into Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, 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
$38.33 one way
$76.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.09 | $84.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.14 | $108.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
| Efficient EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.33 | $15.69 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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
Frankfort, IL
Night in Frankfort on Tuesday
Local time
11:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 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
4h 55m 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 Frankfort, IL covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 55m 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 122.6 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 $38.33 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 straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Frankfort, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, IL to Frankfort, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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