Quincy, IL to Hanover Park, IL is 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and IL 110, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest from one side to the other. For the most part, you'll be on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without needing an overnight stay. It's a solid option for a single-day transit.
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
145.7 miles from Quincy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
140.6 mi
2h 40m
IL 110
94.2 mi
1h 41m
East Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi
22m
North 4th Street
6 mi
10m
US 136
3.4 mi
6m
Bolcum Road
3.2 mi
5m
US 24
3.2 mi
4m
Bartlett Road
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 140.6 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, IL and Hanover Park, IL.
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Start on this road
53 ft·1 sec·this road
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Turn right onto IL 104
381 ft·35 sec·Broadway Street
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Continue on IL 104
397 ft·6 sec·Broadway Street
4
Merge onto US 24
6.0 mi·10 min·North 4th Street
5
Turn right
510 ft·8 sec
6
Merge onto US 24
3.2 mi·4 min·US 24
7
Turn left
0.4 mi·55 sec
8
Merge onto IL 110; IL 336
54 mi·1 hr 2 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·55 sec
10
Turn right onto US 136
3.4 mi·6 min·US 136
11
Turn left onto US 136
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Johnson Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 136
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Calhoun Street
13
Turn left onto US 67
1.6 mi·2 min·North Lafayette Street
14
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi·1 min·East 1200th Street
15
Continue on US 67; IL 110
3.4 mi·4 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Continue on US 67; IL 110
0.7 mi·1 min·South Monmouth Street
17
Continue on US 67; IL 110
45 mi·52 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110
32 mi·34 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
19
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
6.3 mi·6 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
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Take the exit onto IL 110
94 mi·1 hr 41 min·IL 110
Exit 4BToward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 94Toward DeKalb, Sycamore
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Keep slight right at fork
165 ft·6 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Peace Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Peace Road
24
Turn right onto IL 38
17 mi·22 min·East Lincoln Highway
25
Turn left onto CR 81
2.3 mi·3 min·LaFox Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CR 2
0.3 mi·31 sec·Burlington Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Bolcum Road
22 ft·0 sec·Bolcum Road
28
Continue on Bolcum Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Bolcum Road
29
Turn left onto CR 34
0.8 mi·1 min·Randall Road
30
Turn right onto CR 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Silver Glen Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
2.9 mi·4 min·IL 31
32
Turn right onto West State Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·West State Street
33
Continue on State Street Bridge
367 ft·7 sec·State Street Bridge
34
Continue on East State Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·East State Street
35
Turn right onto South Gilbert Street
340 ft·12 sec·South Gilbert Street
36
Turn left onto East Middle Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East Middle Street
37
Continue on CR 61
3.1 mi·5 min·Bartlett Road
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto IL 59
0.9 mi·1 min·South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Use the right lane.
40
Merge onto US 20
3.1 mi·3 min·West Lake Street
41
Turn left onto Barrington Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Barrington Road
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue
104 ft·4 sec·Sycamore Avenue
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
Sycamore Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 51m drive, aim for an early morning departure from Quincy to avoid potential traffic delays, especially as you near the Chicago suburbs. With a total distance of 291.5 miles, it's perfectly manageable in one day. You'll have a longest stretch of 140.6 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, so plan your first fuel stop accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is $46. The drive is mostly highway, so breaks can be strategic at service areas or larger towns along the way.
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 145.7 miles from Quincy, IL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.6 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 64 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 2h 56m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanover Park, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 Quincy, IL
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 140.6 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 120.2 and 291.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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120.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
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158.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
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252.6 mi into trip|~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward DeKalb, Sycamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward DeKalb, Sycamore
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253 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
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291.4 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|Sycamore Avenue
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.57 one way
$91.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$50.04
$100.07
premium
$4.89
$56.10
$112.19
diesel
$5.61
$64.36
$128.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.61
$13.99
Efficient EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
EV Truck/SUV
116.6
1
$40.81
$18.66
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Quincy, IL
Morning
in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hanover Park, IL
Morning
in Hanover Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Knoxville, IL
146 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
4 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 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 84% of the 291.5 miles on major roads like the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 140.6 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway before transitioning to other routes. Expect a continuous flow of traffic and frequent exits as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area. The latter part of the drive involves more local roads as you get closer to Hanover Park.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.6 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and IL 110. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.2 miles in near IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 291.5 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 120.2 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quincy, IL and Hanover Park, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island, Rock Falls, Dekalb and Sycamore.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.6 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hanover 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 120.2 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hanover Park, IL before the return drive.
