Du Quoin, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Du Quoin, IL is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 223-mile quick runs to 225-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Du Quoin, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
333 mi
Wheaton, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 22m
Peoria, IL
Plan Around Du Quoin, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Du Quoin, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Du Quoin, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Du Quoin, IL
Driving from Du Quoin, IL
Expect an average of 224 miles and about 4h 24m behind the wheel when leaving Du Quoin, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 225 miles (4h 26m), while the shortest is just 223 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Du Quoin, IL are North Peoria, IL (224.5 mi, 4h 26m) and Peoria, IL (222.5 mi, 4h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 224-mile trip from Du Quoin, IL, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Du Quoin, IL and 5 routes heading into Du Quoin, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 223 to 225 miles.
The longest mapped route from Du Quoin, IL covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 26m. Shorter options start at just 223 miles.
The average route from Du Quoin, IL runs about 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 224-mile trip from Du Quoin, IL costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Du Quoin, IL include North Peoria, IL and Peoria, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Du Quoin, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,780
Median Income
$47,632
Median Home Value
$78,000
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Du Quoin, IL at a Glance
Founded
1853
Elevation
469 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Du Quoin, IL
A sampling of people born in Du Quoin, IL.
Ken Swofford
1933–2018
American actor (1933-2018)
Billie Hayes
1924–2021
American actress (1924-2021)
Edward Murray East
1879–1938
American plant geneticist, botanist, agronomist and eugenicist (1879-1938)
John Iffert
1967
US Roman Catholic bishop
Marlin Hurt
1905–1946
American entertainer (1905-1946)
City data from Wikidata (Q575420), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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