KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Eastbound)
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Warren, IL to Quincy, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
240.9 mi
388 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, IL
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Quincy, IL
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Trip Overview
Warren, IL to Quincy, IL is 240.9 miles and takes about 5h 5m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under six hours, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day of travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
120.4 miles from Warren, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 82.7 mi | 1h 32m |
| IL 110 | 56.7 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Main Street | 31.6 mi | 46m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 20 mi | 21m |
| Tisdell Avenue | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| US 24 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Carroll Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| West Jackson Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 32m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~862 veh/hr typical · worst 1,082
Quietest
2 AM
~96 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, IL and Quincy, IL.
1
Start on South Water Street
37 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn right onto IL 78
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West Main Street
3
Continue on IL 78
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Tisdell Avenue
4
Take the ramp
224 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge onto US 20; IL 78
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Avenue
6
Turn left onto IL 78
32 mi
·
46 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on IL 78
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Carroll Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 30; IL 78
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Road
9
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
10
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincolnway
11
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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North Cherry Street
12
Turn left onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wall Street
13
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Clinton Street
14
Turn left onto IL 78
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Portland Avenue
15
Continue on IL 78
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosby Road
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
17
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
20
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21
Take the exit onto IL 110
50 mi
·
59 min
·
IL 110
Exit 46A
Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
22
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1200th Street
23
Continue on US 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lafayette Street
24
Turn right onto US 136
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Calhoun Street
25
Continue on US 136
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Johnson Street
26
Turn right onto US 136
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Jackson Street
27
Continue on US 136
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Macomb Street
28
Continue on US 136
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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East North Street
29
Continue on US 136
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Campbell Street
30
Turn right onto US 136; IL 110; IL 336
46 mi
·
53 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
32
Turn right onto US 24
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 24
33
Turn left onto Vermont Street
462 ft
·
25 sec
·
Vermont Street
34
Turn left onto US 24
343 ft
·
4 sec
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North 4th Street
35
Turn right
71 ft
·
1 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Your estimated fuel cost is $43, but it's always wise to have a little extra on hand. Pay attention to signs as you transition off the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway onto IL 110 and then local streets in Quincy. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in your timing, but starting earlier will allow for a more relaxed pace.
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 120.4 miles from Warren, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 53 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 2h 35m 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 11m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, IL
This is one driving day of about 240.9 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Warren, 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 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.4 miles from Warren, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Westbound)
0.4 mi from route
Rest Area
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 78 / West Main Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
51.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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IL 78 / East Wall Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / East Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
52 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
122 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
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IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward US 34 West: Monmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 46A
Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
5
231.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.58 one way
$71.15 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $39.27 | $78.55 |
| premium | $4.72 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.29 | $11.56 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.73 | $15.42 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Warren, IL
Late night in Warren on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
NW 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Quincy, IL
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
W 8 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
63°F
Buckeye, IL
120 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
7 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
5h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 62% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long stretch of 82.7 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. After the highway portions, the route transitions to surface roads like North Main Street in its final approach. Be prepared for a mix of high-speed cruising and potentially more local traffic as you near Quincy.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.7 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and IL 110. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 78 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 240.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.8 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
982 ft
568 ft
Total Climb
422 ft
Total Descent
836 ft
Highest Point
982 ft
Elevation Range
414 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Warren, IL
Full guide →Founded 1853
Arriving in Quincy, IL
Full guide →Quincy is a small city of 40,000 in Adams County, Western Illinois. It is near the westernmost point in Illinois on the Mississippi River, and is home to some of the most impressive historic architecture in the region.
Top landmarks
- • Downtown Quincy Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
- • South Side German Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
- • Quincy East End Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
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 5h 5m. Total distance: 240.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.7 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.8 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Quincy, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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