How far is East Peoria, IL from Quincy, IL?

The driving distance from East Peoria, IL to Quincy, IL is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
108.83 mi
175.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.83 mi
Kilometers
175.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.8 mi
Kilometers
208.9 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in East Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Peoria
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pleasant View
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From East Peoria
64.9 mi
01h 13m
To Quincy
64.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Peoria and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Peoria and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    905 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwest Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Adams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    16.6 mi · 25 min · West Clinton Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quincy Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1080 N

    8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East Outerbelt Drive

    7.4 mi · 11 min · East Outerbelt Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wood Street

    23.6 mi · 35 min · East Wood Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vermont Street

    141 m · 26 sec · Vermont Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    104 m · 5 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Peoria and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
34.8 mi · 27%
East Wood Street
23.6 mi · 18%
Southwest Adams Street
20.1 mi · 16%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 13%
West Clinton Street
16.6 mi · 13%
County Road 1080 N
8.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant View
01h 13m from East Peoria
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving East Peoria and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Peoria to Quincy?

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from East Peoria and 64.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around East Peoria and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View.

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Springfield station

77 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Quincy

78 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

91 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Peoria and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 108.83 mi (175.14 km).

East Peoria

#1 East Peoria

City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA

Population22,344
Coordinates40.6661500, -89.5801000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.580145, 40.666177)
End: Broadway Street (-91.40987, 39.935697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Peoria and Quincy. The current time is 04:45:43.

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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.