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Trip from Quincy, IL to Woodridge, IL

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

288.6 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 288.6 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 72, Gardner Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.84 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

144.3 miles from Quincy, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 288.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.6 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 72. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 104 / Broadway Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 104 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 104 / Broadway Street

Turn right onto IL 104 / Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

7
142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
172.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
8
282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville
6
287.8 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in | 75th Street

Turn right onto 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Quincy, IL to Woodridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

172.2 mi in | ~3h 14m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 160.6 mi 2h 54m
I 72 106.9 mi 1h 55m
Gardner Expressway 11.3 mi 19m
South Bolingbrook Drive 4.6 mi 8m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 2.8 mi 3m
75th Street 0.6 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Broadway Street 0.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 160.6 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Woodridge, IL.

1

Start on this road

53 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto IL 104

381 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street
3

Continue on IL 104

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Broadway Street
4

Turn left onto North 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · North 3rd Street
5

Continue on IL 57

11 mi · 19 min · Gardner Expressway
6

Continue on East 1083rd Lane

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East 1083rd Lane
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
8

Merge onto I 172; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9

Merge onto I 72; US 36

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 72; US 36
10

Continue on I 55

20 mi · 21 min · I 55
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

111 mi · 2 hr · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 267 Toward IL 53: Bolingbrook, Romeoville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto IL 53

4.6 mi · 8 min · South Bolingbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto 75th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Woodridge Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Woodridge Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Woodridge Drive

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 144.3 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.6 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.3 miles or 2h 44m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodridge, 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 288.6 miles and 5h 26m.

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 55 for about 160.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.3 mi from Quincy, IL · 2h 44m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

144 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.3 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.6 miles.

Arriving in Woodridge, IL

The final approach into Woodridge, 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 Woodridge, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 109.5
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 288.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.84 one way

$87.67 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $48.32 $96.65
premium $4.80 $54.48 $108.96
diesel $5.64 $64.12 $128.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.6 1 $30.30 $13.85
Efficient EV 72.2 0 $25.25 $11.54
EV Truck/SUV 115.4 1 $40.40 $18.47

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Quincy, IL

Morning in Quincy on Monday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodridge, IL

Morning in Woodridge on Monday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

8 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 26m 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 Woodridge, IL covers 288.6 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 72, Gardner Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.3 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 $43.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 288.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 104 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 142.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quincy, IL to Woodridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

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