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Trip from Quincy, IL to Hanover Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

291.5 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 39m ★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Quincy, IL, IL

Quincy, IL

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Downtown Hanover Park, IL, IL

Hanover Park, IL

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, IL to Hanover Park, IL covers 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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 4th Street, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.57 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

145.7 miles from Quincy, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Street
North 4th Street
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
North Johnson Street
West Calhoun Street
North Lafayette Street
East 1200th Street
South Monmouth Street

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 Hanover Park, 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

397 ft · 7 sec · Broadway Street
4

Merge right onto North 4th Street

6.0 mi · 10 min · North 4th Street
5

Turn right

512 ft · 8 sec
6

Merge slight left

3.2 mi · 4 min
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 55 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

54 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9

Take the exit slight right

0.6 mi · 56 sec
10

Turn right

3.4 mi · 6 min
11

Turn left onto North Johnson Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Johnson Street
12

Turn slight right onto West Calhoun Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Calhoun Street
13

Turn left onto North Lafayette Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Lafayette Street
14

Continue on East 1200th Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
15

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16

Continue on South Monmouth Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Monmouth Street
17

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

45 mi · 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
18

Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

32 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19

Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

6.3 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

94 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
21

Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore

0.3 mi · 49 sec · DeKalb, Sycamore
22

Keep slight right

164 ft · 6 sec
23

Turn straight onto Peace Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
24

Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

17 mi · 22 min · East Lincoln Highway
25

Turn left onto LaFox Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · LaFox Road
26

Continue on Burlington Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Burlington Road
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bolcum Road

23 ft · 1 sec · Bolcum Road
28

Exit the roundabout onto Bolcum Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
29

Turn left onto Randall Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Randall Road
30

Turn right onto Silver Glen Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Silver Glen Road
31

At the end of the road, turn left

2.9 mi · 4 min
32

Turn right onto West State Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West State Street
33

Continue on State Street Bridge

367 ft · 7 sec · State Street Bridge
34

Continue on East State Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East State Street
35

Turn right onto South Gilbert Street

341 ft · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
36

Turn left onto East Middle Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Middle Street
37

Continue on Bartlett Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Bartlett Road
38

Turn left onto South Sutton Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Sutton Road
39

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
40

Merge slight left onto West Lake Street

3.1 mi · 3 min · West Lake Street
41

Turn left onto Barrington Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Barrington Road
42

Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue

105 ft · 5 sec · Sycamore Avenue
43

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 145.7 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 55m 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.7 miles or 2h 55m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanover Park, 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 291.5 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.

city in Knox County, State of Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, IL

146 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

Camp Point, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Knoxville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.57 one way

$91.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.04 $100.07
premium $4.89 $56.10 $112.19
diesel $5.61 $64.36 $128.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.5 1 $30.61 $13.99
Efficient EV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66
EV Truck/SUV 116.6 1 $40.81 $18.66

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Quincy, IL

Afternoon in Quincy on Saturday

Local time

1:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover Park, IL

Afternoon in Hanover Park on Saturday

Local time

1:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Knoxville, IL

146 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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 51m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

291.5 mi in 5h 51m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Broadway Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 51m 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 Hanover Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Hanover Park, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1958

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Hanover Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hanover Park, IL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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