Origin
Quincy, IL
Evening in Quincy on Thursday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
316.7 mi
510 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 17m
★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 22m
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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Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 316.7 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.51 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
158.4 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 316.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 316.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Round Lake Beach, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
22
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
23
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 20 East: Belvedere
25
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
20 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
26
Continue on West Grant Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Grant Highway
27
Turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South State Street
28
Turn right onto Telegraph Street
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Telegraph Street
29
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
30
Turn left
7.1 mi
·
12 min
31
Turn left
5.1 mi
·
8 min
32
Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bull Valley Road
33
Continue on Charles J Miller Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles J Miller Road
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South River Road
35
Continue on Chapel Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chapel Hill Road
36
Turn slight right
207 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn straight onto West Elm Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elm Street
38
Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rand Road
39
Continue on West Belvidere Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West Belvidere Road
40
Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cedar Lake Road
41
Continue on North Cedar Lake Road
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Cedar Lake Road
42
Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Nippersink Avenue
43
Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
44
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.4 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 3h 14m 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 70 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.4 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Round Lake Beach, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 316.7 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 158.4 mi from Quincy, IL · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.4 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
The final approach into Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach, 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
$49.51 one way
$99.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $54.36 | $108.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.95 | $121.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.92 | $139.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95 | 1 | $33.25 | $15.20 |
| Efficient EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.7 | 1 | $44.34 | $20.27 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Round Lake Beach, IL
Evening in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
27 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Round Lake Beach, IL covers 316.7 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Street, North 4th Street, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.4 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 $49.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quincy, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quincy, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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