Origin
Yorkville, IL
Afternoon in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, 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 11m
Distance
272.6 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
34 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Quincy, IL
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Trip Overview
Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL is 272.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 55, I 72, and IL 47, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, covering ground in Illinois for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, largely on interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip, so if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points, this route delivers.
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
136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 127.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| I 72 | 92.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| IL 47 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| IL 57 | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| South Bridge Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 127.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on this road
10 mi
·
16 min
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
4
Continue on IL 47
22 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 47
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
6
Merge onto I 55
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
10
Continue on I 172; IL 110
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
12
Turn left onto IL 57
12 mi
·
20 min
·
IL 57
13
Turn left onto IL 57
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 57
14
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 11m duration, leaving Yorkville in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Quincy with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 127.2-mile stretch on I 55, as services might be more spaced out. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, consider an early start to make the most of the 272.6 miles. A practical tip is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before departing Yorkville to maximize your time on the road.
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 136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.2 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 35m 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 9m
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 Yorkville, 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 Yorkville, IL
This is one driving day of about 272.6 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Yorkville, 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 127.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 36.4 and 256.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
99.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
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 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
163.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
5
256.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.84 one way
$81.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.84 | $89.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.27 | $100.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.67 | $115.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Quincy, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Normal, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Rivian Waypoints
Normal, Illinois
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 11
ChargePoint: 9
Tesla Destination: 3
Tesla: 3
Blink: 3
Rivian: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.62 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.16 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Quincy, IL
Afternoon in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
136 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
7 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 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 159.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect long stretches of efficient travel, including a continuous 127.2-mile segment on I 55. The character is primarily that of a steady, high-speed interstate journey. While it's a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of IL 47 for a portion offers a slight variation, though the overall feel remains one of covering distance efficiently. You'll likely find the drive consistent for much of its duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 127.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 72. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.4 miles in.
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 272.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
99.1 mi in
|
~1h 55m
|
via I 55
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 272.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL covers 272.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 72, IL 47. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.62 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 272.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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