Drive or Fly: East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PIA–UIN. At 129 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 9m
Distance
129.9 mi
Total Cost
$64
CO2
52 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 40m
13m in the air
Air Distance
109 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
28 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PIA and UIN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 9m | 2h 40m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $64 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 52 kg CO2 | 28 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 24, US 24; US 136; IL 100, US 24; IL 100
via I 72; US 36, I 55, I 155
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.