Quincy, IL Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Quincy, IL is a convenient base with 39 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 275 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Quincy, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

39

Longest Drive

347.6 mi

Zion, IL

Quickest Drive

2h 16m

Springfield, IL

Plan Around Quincy, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Quincy, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Zion, IL to Quincy, IL 347.6 mi · 6h 42m Des Plaines, IL to Quincy, IL 313.8 mi · 5h 57m Chicago, IL to Quincy, IL 309.6 mi · 5h 53m Evergreen Park, IL to Quincy, IL 306.5 mi · 5h 49m

Continue From Quincy, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Quincy, IL to Waukegan, IL 341.6 mi · 6h 33m Quincy, IL to North Chicago, IL 338.8 mi · 6h 28m Quincy, IL to Evanston, IL 323.3 mi · 6h 17m Quincy, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL 321.7 mi · 6h 9m

Trips from Quincy, IL

Quincy, IL to Waukegan, IL

341.6 mi 6h 33m

Quincy, IL to North Chicago, IL

338.8 mi 6h 28m

Quincy, IL to Evanston, IL

323.3 mi 6h 17m

Quincy, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL

321.7 mi 6h 9m

Quincy, IL to Arlington Heights, IL

316.7 mi 6h 2m

Quincy, IL to Palatine, IL

315.9 mi 6h

Quincy, IL to Portage Park, IL

313.5 mi 6h 5m

Quincy, IL to Woodlawn, IL

311 mi 5h 56m

Quincy, IL to Elmwood Park, IL

310.7 mi 5h 59m

Quincy, IL to Chicago Ridge, IL

302.2 mi 5h 44m

Quincy, IL to Midlothian, IL

297.2 mi 5h 36m

Quincy, IL to Markham, IL

295.4 mi 5h 33m

Quincy, IL to Downers Grove, IL

295.2 mi 5h 35m

Quincy, IL to Westmont, IL

293.9 mi 5h 33m

Quincy, IL to Hanover Park, IL

291.5 mi 5h 51m

Quincy, IL to Lockport, IL

279.1 mi 5h 18m

Quincy, IL to Frankfort, IL

245.2 mi 4h 55m

Quincy, IL to Freeport, IL

243 mi 5h 7m

Driving from Quincy, IL

The typical drive from Quincy, IL covers about 275 miles and takes around 5h 20m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 342 miles (6h 33m), while the shortest is just 110 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Quincy, IL include Waukegan, IL (341.6 mi, 6h 33m), North Chicago, IL (338.8 mi, 6h 28m), Evanston, IL (323.3 mi, 6h 17m), Buffalo Grove, IL (321.7 mi, 6h 9m), and Arlington Heights, IL (316.7 mi, 6h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 275-mile trip from Quincy, IL, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 22 mapped routes leaving Quincy, IL and 17 routes heading into Quincy, IL, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 110 to 342 miles.

The longest mapped route from Quincy, IL covers 342 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 110 miles.

The average route from Quincy, IL runs about 275 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 275-mile trip from Quincy, IL costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Quincy, IL include Waukegan, IL, North Chicago, IL, Evanston, IL and Buffalo Grove, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.