Origin
Quincy, MI
Morning in Quincy on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, MI to Gilead, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, MI
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Gilead, MI
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Trip Overview
Quincy, MI to Gilead, MI is 22.7 miles and takes about 40m via Chicago Road and Gilead Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays entirely within Michigan, offering a straightforward local drive. With no highway miles involved, you'll experience a more connected feel to the landscape. It’s a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone afternoon excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Road | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Gilead Lake Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| East Chicago Street | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| East Chicago Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Central Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| White Star Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Chicago Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cranson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago Road
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, MI and Gilead, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chicago Street
2
Continue on US 12
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Chicago Road
3
Continue on US 12
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Chicago Street
4
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Chicago Street
5
Continue on US 12
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Chicago Road
6
Turn slight left onto White Star Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
White Star Drive
7
Turn left onto West Central Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Central Road
8
Continue on Gilead Lake Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Gilead Lake Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cranson Road
204 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cranson Road
10
Turn left onto Gilead Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gilead Lake Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gilead Lake Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Central Road
Turn left onto West Central Road
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Cranson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cranson Road
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Gilead Lake Road
Turn left onto Gilead Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Gilead, MI
Morning in Gilead on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads are primarily local, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than bypassing them. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along Chicago Road. This type of driving means you'll be making frequent adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you transition between Chicago Road, Gilead Lake Road, and East Chicago Street.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Chicago Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near West Central Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Quincy, MI to Gilead, MI is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (West Central Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Cranson Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Gilead Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Chicago Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (West Central Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Cranson Road): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Gilead Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilead, MI before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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