Spanning 128.1 miles across the Illinois Midwest, this trip connects Godfrey to Quincy in approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Godfrey Road, Main Street, and I-72, making it a straightforward journey that fits easily into a single day. Budgeting about $19 for fuel covers the expenses for this one-way excursion. Since the entire route takes place within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this drive is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64 miles from Godfrey, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 72
55.8 mi
59m
Godfrey Road
27.8 mi
33m
Main Street
12.3 mi
13m
IL 57
12.2 mi
21m
United States Route 67
8.1 mi
9m
South State Avenue
2.4 mi
2m
1440 E
2.3 mi
2m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Godfrey, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on Isabel Street
312 ft·13 sec·Isabel Street
2
Continue on Isabel Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Isabel Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pearl Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; IL 111
1.0 mi·1 min·Godfrey Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 67
27 mi·31 min·Godfrey Road
Toward US 67 North: Jerseyville
6
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
7
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
8
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi·2 min·South State Avenue
9
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·South State Street
10
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi·2 min·1440 E
11
Continue on US 67
12 mi·13 min·Main Street
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
13
Merge onto I 72; US 36
56 mi·59 min·I 72; US 36
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
15
Continue on I 172; IL 110
2.2 mi·2 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
17
Turn left onto IL 57
12 mi·20 min·IL 57
18
Turn left onto IL 57
0.4 mi·43 sec·IL 57
19
Turn right
71 ft·1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable 2.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily break up the drive to stretch your legs without significantly extending your total travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer interstate sections, as the $19 estimated cost assumes steady highway driving. To make the most of your day, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic on the local segments of Godfrey Road and Main Street. Remember that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-72, so plan your single stop either before or after this segment to maximize your efficiency.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Godfrey, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, IL
This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Godfrey, 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 72 for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 115.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Pearl Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pearl Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road
Navigation decision point
4
56.3 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
5
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
5
115.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.03 one way
$40.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.99
$43.98
premium
$4.89
$24.65
$49.30
diesel
$5.61
$28.28
$56.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Efficient EV
32
0
$11.21
$5.12
EV Truck/SUV
51.2
0
$17.93
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Godfrey, IL
Late night
in Godfrey on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Quincy, IL
Late night
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 61% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major routes. The journey features a significant stretch of 55.8 miles on I-72, which allows you to cover ground quickly before transitioning onto local roads. While the interstate portions provide a smooth, fast pace, the remaining segments on Godfrey Road and Main Street offer a shift in rhythm as you navigate toward your destination. This blend of high-speed transit and local surface streets keeps the drive from feeling monotonous while ensuring you reach Quincy in a timely manner.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Godfrey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pearl Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pearl Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (US 67; IL 111 / Godfrey Road): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Quincy, IL before heading back.
