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Trip from Yorkville, IL to Quincy, 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 11m

Distance

272.6 mi

439 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 58m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m

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

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city in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Yorkville, IL

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Downtown Quincy, IL, IL

Quincy, IL

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Trip Overview

Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL is 272.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 55, I 72, and IL 47, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, covering ground in Illinois for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, largely on interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the trip, so if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points, this route delivers.

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

136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 127.2 mi 2h 16m
I 72 92.9 mi 1h 39m
IL 47 22.1 mi 25m
IL 57 12.2 mi 21m
South Bridge Street 2.5 mi 4m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
North Bridge Street 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 127.2 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Bridge Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2

Continue on this road

10 mi · 16 min · this road
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street
4

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 25 min · IL 47
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
6

Merge onto I 55

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 172 North: Quincy
10

Continue on I 172; IL 110

2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy
12

Turn left onto IL 57

12 mi · 20 min · IL 57
13

Turn left onto IL 57

0.4 mi · 43 sec · IL 57
14

Turn right

71 ft · 1 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 11m duration, leaving Yorkville in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Quincy with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 127.2-mile stretch on I 55, as services might be more spaced out. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, consider an early start to make the most of the 272.6 miles. A practical tip is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before departing Yorkville to maximize your time on the road.

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 136.3 miles from Yorkville, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.2 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.3 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 9m

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 Yorkville, 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 Yorkville, IL

This is one driving day of about 272.6 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Yorkville, 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 127.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, IL

136 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from Yorkville, 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 127.2 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

Letty Mae's Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18154161370

Visit website

Saki Sushi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.5 mi

Clayton's Tap

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.5

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

+18155135567

Visit website

Morris Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.4 mi

AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

0.4 mi

Letty Mae's Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18154161370

Visit website

Saki Sushi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18155135229

Visit website

Clayton's Tap

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18159423811

Visit website

Turtles Tap

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18159423664

Visit website

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18159410427

Visit website

Clayton’s Rail and The Alley at Clayton's Rail

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18157105150

Visit website

McBride's Morris

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+18155133157

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.8

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175230611

Visit website

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

+18155135567

Visit website

Morris Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+18159421031

AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157050010

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 272.6

Quincy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12172143700

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 97.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 116.8

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 272.6

Quincy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.3

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 272.6

Quincy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.4 and 256.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.4 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
36.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

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 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
6
163.9 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | I 72; US 36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
5
256.8 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 172 North: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 172 North: Quincy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.62 one way

$85.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.79 $93.59
premium $4.89 $52.46 $104.92
diesel $5.61 $60.19 $120.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.8 1 $28.62 $13.08
Efficient EV 68.2 0 $23.85 $10.90
EV Truck/SUV 109 1 $38.16 $17.45

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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

Yorkville, IL

Afternoon in Yorkville on Sunday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, IL

Afternoon in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Springfield, IL

136 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 11m 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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 159.8
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect long stretches of efficient travel, including a continuous 127.2-mile segment on I 55. The character is primarily that of a steady, high-speed interstate journey. While it's a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of IL 47 for a portion offers a slight variation, though the overall feel remains one of covering distance efficiently. You'll likely find the drive consistent for much of its duration.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 72. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 272.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Quincy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

99.1 mi in | ~1h 55m | via I 55

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 272.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 127.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Quincy, 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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