Origin
Warrenville, IL
Afternoon in Warrenville on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Warrenville, IL to Quincy, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
283.3 mi
456 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrenville, IL
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Quincy, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Quincy, IL covers 283.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 110 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.29 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
141.7 miles from Warrenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 82.7 mi | 1h 32m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 80.4 mi | 1h 27m |
| IL 110 | 56.7 mi | 1h 7m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 38.9 mi | 41m |
| US 24 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| West Jackson Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| East Campbell Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Lafayette Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenville, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on Warrenville Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Warrenville Road
2
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 88; IL 110
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 88; IL 110
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Exit 41
8
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit onto IL 110
50 mi
·
59 min
·
IL 110
Exit 46A
Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
12
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1200th Street
13
Continue on US 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lafayette Street
14
Turn right onto US 136
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Calhoun Street
15
Continue on US 136
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Johnson Street
16
Turn right onto US 136
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Jackson Street
17
Continue on US 136
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Macomb Street
18
Continue on US 136
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East North Street
19
Continue on US 136
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Campbell Street
20
Turn right onto US 136; IL 110; IL 336
46 mi
·
53 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
22
Turn right onto US 24
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 24
23
Turn left onto Vermont Street
462 ft
·
25 sec
·
Vermont Street
24
Turn left onto US 24
343 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 4th Street
25
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
26
Arrive at 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 141.7 miles from Warrenville, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 62 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.7 miles or 2h 34m 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 Quincy, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warrenville, 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 Warrenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 283.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Warrenville, 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.7 miles from Warrenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 164.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Winfield Road
Turn right onto Winfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
5
164.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
|
IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward US 34 West: Monmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 46A
Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.29 one way
$88.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.63 | $97.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.52 | $109.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.55 | $125.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.83
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(80.4 mi)
$4.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85 | 1 | $29.75 | $13.60 |
| Efficient EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.3 | 1 | $39.66 | $18.13 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Burgess, IL
142 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
5h 28m 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?
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Quincy, IL covers 283.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Winfield Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 283.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.3 miles (Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Warrenville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
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 28m. Total distance: 283.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Warrenville, IL to Quincy, IL covers 283.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, IL 110. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.7 miles from Warrenville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.29 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 283.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.3 miles (Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warrenville, IL to Quincy, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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