Origin
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Milton, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
132.8 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Milton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to Milton, IL covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, North 5th Street, United States Route 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.76 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
66.4 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 132.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and North 5th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and North 5th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 104 / Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 104 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 132.3 miles (Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 104 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto IL 104 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
126.7 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward Humbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
5
132.3 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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Brown Street
Turn left onto Brown Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
132.6 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
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Spaulding Street
Turn right onto Spaulding Street
Navigation decision point
5
132.7 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
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Ethel Avenue
Turn left onto Ethel Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 55.6 mi | 59m |
| North 5th Street | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| United States Route 67 | 20 mi | 22m |
| Gardner Expressway | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| Humbert Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Avenue | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| 1440 E | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 55.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Milton, IL.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
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1 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto IL 104
381 ft
·
35 sec
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Broadway Street
3
Continue on IL 104
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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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
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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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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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Merge onto I 72; US 36
56 mi
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59 min
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I 72; US 36
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 67 South: Alton
11
Merge onto US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Route 67
12
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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1440 E
13
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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North State Street
14
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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South State Avenue
15
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
16
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
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United States Route 67
17
Continue on US 67
26 mi
·
31 min
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North 5th Street
18
Continue on IL 255
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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IL 255
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 19
Toward Humbert Road
20
Turn right onto Humbert Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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Humbert Road
21
Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Avenue
22
Turn left onto Brown Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Brown Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Spaulding Street
258 ft
·
16 sec
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Spaulding Street
24
Turn left onto Ethel Avenue
475 ft
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20 sec
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Ethel Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Ethel Avenue
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 66.4 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 132.8 miles and 2h 42m.
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 I 72 for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.4 mi from Quincy, IL · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.4 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milton, IL
The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Milton, IL
Afternoon in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
12:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
66 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
24 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 42m 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 Milton, IL covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, North 5th Street, United States Route 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.4 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 $20.76 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 straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 104 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 132.3 miles (Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Quincy, IL to Milton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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