Origin
Quincy, IL
Late night in Quincy on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Glen Carbon, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
150.3 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
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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Glen Carbon, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to Glen Carbon, IL covers 150.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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 $23.50 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
75.2 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 150.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Glen Carbon, IL is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Glen Carbon, 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 | — | — |
| US 67 South | — | — |
| Route 67 | — | — |
| 1440 E | — | — |
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 Glen Carbon, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Merge slight right
56 mi
·
59 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67 South: Alton
11
Merge slight left onto United States Route 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Route 67
12
Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
13
Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
14
Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
15
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
17
Continue on North 5th Street
26 mi
·
31 min
·
North 5th Street
18
Continue straight
20 mi
·
22 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 East: Indianapolis
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 East: Indianapolis
22
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Collinsville, Edwardsville
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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IL 157: Collinsville, Edwardsville
24
Keep slight right to continue on IL 157: Glen Carbon, Collinsville
295 ft
·
6 sec
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IL 157: Glen Carbon, Collinsville
25
Turn straight onto South State Route 157
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Route 157
26
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
27
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 75.2 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 1h 30m 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glen Carbon, 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 150.3 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 75.2 mi from Quincy, IL · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glen Carbon, IL
The final approach into Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon, 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
$23.50 one way
$47.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.78 | $7.21 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Glen Carbon, IL
Late night in Glen Carbon on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Bedford, IL
75 mi in
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
2 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 1m 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 Glen Carbon, IL covers 150.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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 75.2 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 $23.50 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 Glen Carbon, IL is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Glen Carbon, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, IL to Glen Carbon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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