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Trip from Quincy, MI to Gilead, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 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

Save up to 10 min
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.

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Downtown Quincy, MI, MI

Quincy, MI

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Downtown Gilead, MI, MI

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 3

3 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

$3.52 one way

$7.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.86 $7.72
premium $4.93 $4.40 $8.81
diesel $5.60 $5.00 $10.01

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, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 22, 2026

Origin

Quincy, MI

Afternoon in Quincy on Friday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Fog

SW 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 4:05AM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 4:01AM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Gilead, MI

Afternoon in Gilead on Friday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Fog

SW 5 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 4:05AM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 4:01AM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,028 ft 912 ft

Total Climb

73 ft

Total Descent

126 ft

Highest Point

1,028 ft

~1.6 mi in

Elevation Range

116 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Subway

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coldwater, MI

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:30-21:30

Visit website

Burger King

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coldwater, MI

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00

Visit website

Arby's

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coldwater, MI

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su...

Visit website

The Stables

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Quincy

McDonald's

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coldwater

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Coldwater Garden Family Restaurant

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coldwater

Wing House Museum

Museum

Early in the drive, right off the route

9min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Coldwater, MI

Visit website

Sunset Cove Resort

Caravan_site

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Quincy, MI

Visit website

Narrows Resort and Campground

Caravan_site

Early in the drive, short detour

13min in 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Coldwater, MI

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Quincy, MI

Full guide →

Arriving in Gilead, MI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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