Trip from Quincy, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

305.4 mi

491 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 16m

10 AM

5h 59m

12 PM

5h 56m

3 PM

6h 0m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Quincy, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evergreen Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Quincy, IL to Evergreen Park, IL covers 305.4 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 72, Gardner Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 171.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

152.7 miles from Quincy, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	171.3 mi	3h 8m
I 72	106.9 mi	1h 55m
Gardner Expressway	11.3 mi	19m
Tri-State Tollway	4.2 mi	5m
West 95th Street	4 mi	8m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	2.8 mi	3m
West 93rd Street	1.2 mi	1m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 171.3 mi, about 3h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Evergreen Park, IL.

Start on this road

53 ft · 1 sec · this road

Turn right onto IL 104

381 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street

Continue on IL 104

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto North 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · North 3rd Street

Continue on IL 57

11 mi · 19 min · Gardner Expressway

Continue on East 1083rd Lane

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East 1083rd Lane

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 172; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge onto I 72; US 36

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 72; US 36

Continue on I 55

20 mi · 21 min · I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

121 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

Turn left onto Southwest Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Southwest Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street

Turn right onto IL 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

Arrive at destination

US 12; US 20

Trip Plan

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 152.7 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.3 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 67 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.7 miles or 2h 53m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen Park, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Quincy, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Quincy, IL

This is one driving day of about 305.4 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Quincy, 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 171.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

153 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

128 mi · 2h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Jacksonville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.7 miles from Quincy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 305.4

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+17086368180

Visit website

Mi Amor Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evergreen Park, Illinois

0.2 mi

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1 mi

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 305.4

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+17086368180

Visit website

Mi Amor Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 305.4

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17087417921

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 109.1

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Ain't She Sweet Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.4

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17738403309

Visit website

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.4

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17734456100

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 261.8

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 261.8

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18153354448

Visit website

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 283.6

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.4

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

Brick & Ivy Coffee Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 261.8

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12176638389

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 174.5

2.1 mi from route

Dock Rotz Tavern

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 261.8

Minooka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18154672200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 142.8 and 299.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago

172.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

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 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

293.6 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana

299.2 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...

299.4 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.75 one way

$95.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$52.42	$104.85
premium	$4.89	$58.77	$117.54
diesel	$5.61	$67.43	$134.86

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 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

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bloomington, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Bloomington, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

State Farm Parking Garage

Bloomington, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 10 ChargePoint: 9 Tesla Destination: 3 Blink: 3 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.6	1	$32.07	$14.66
Efficient EV	76.4	0	$26.72	$12.22
EV Truck/SUV	122.2	1	$42.76	$19.55

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Quincy, IL

Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

12:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen Park, IL

Afternoon in Evergreen Park on Sunday

Local time

12:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

153 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

25 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

5h 49m 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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 115.8

View on nps.gov

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 305.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

305.4 mi in 5h 49m, mostly highway — 171.3 mi of that is on I 55.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 171.3 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 142.8 miles in near I 55.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 305.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 142.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Quincy, IL to Evergreen Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

172.2 mi in | ~3h 14m | via I 55

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 305.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 171.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evergreen Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evergreen Park, IL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from Quincy, IL to Evergreen Park, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chi Tung Restaurant

Chi Tung Restaurant

Mi Amor Restaurant

Pizza Ranch

Ain't She Sweet Cafe

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

3 Rivers Café

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

LongHorn Steakhouse

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Brick & Ivy Coffee Co.

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

Tesla Destination Charger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rail Splitter Rest Area - Northbound

Rail Splitter Rest Area - Southbound

TA

Dixie Trucker's Home

Service Plaza

Funks Grove Rest Area

Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)

Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)

Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Road Ranger

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

Fall Creek Rest Stop

Service Plaza

Hinsdale Oasis

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

Dock Rotz Tavern

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Quincy, IL

Evergreen Park, IL

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 49m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?