How far is Crest Hill, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Quincy, IL is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.3 miles (332 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.31 mi
04h 22m
Flight
206.27 mi
331.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.27 mi
Kilometers
331.96 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.31 mi
Kilometers
406.06 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 30, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Fri, May 1, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-04-30T18:29
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 30, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Crest Hill
137.6 mi
02h 11m
To Quincy
114.6 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crest Hill and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 40 sec · Oakland Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Theodore Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Theodore Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Larkin Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Larkin Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island

    1329 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 57: Marblehead, Quincy

    2698 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2248 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crest Hill and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
158 mi · 63%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 37%
I 80 West
4.5 mi · 2%
North Larkin Avenue
2.62 mi · 1%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.18 mi · 1%
Theodore Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
206.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 11m from Crest Hill
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Crest Hill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crest Hill to Quincy?

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Crest Hill and 114.6 miles from Quincy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206.3 miles (332 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Crest Hill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadwell.

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 206.27 mi (331.96 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland Avenue (-88.098237, 41.554758)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.7 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.12
17.8 gal · 67.4 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.56 $67.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.85 $75.70
Premium $4.65 $41.42 $82.84
Diesel $5.30 $47.21 $94.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Crest Hill and Quincy. The current time is 18:29:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.