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

The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.3 miles (332 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.2 mi
05h 11m
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
275.2 mi
Kilometers
442.89 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crest Hill
Fri, May 1, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Quincy
Fri, May 1, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-30T19:49
Arrive Crest Hill
Fri, May 1, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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 Quincy
137.5 mi
02h 35m
To Crest Hill
137.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    116 m · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Street

    923 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2348 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gardner Expressway

    11.3 mi · 20 min · Gardner Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1083rd Lane

    578 ft · 12 sec · East 1083rd Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 South: Larkin Avenue

    1477 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Larkin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Larkin Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Theodore Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Theodore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
130 mi · 47%
I 55 North
123 mi · 45%
Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 4%
I 80 East
4.37 mi · 2%
South Larkin Avenue
2.89 mi · 1%
Theodore Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight right

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
206.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 35m from Quincy
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 137.5 miles from Quincy and 137.7 miles from Crest Hill.

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 68.9 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Quincy and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 206.27 mi (331.96 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Crest Hill

#2 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-91.40987, 39.9356)
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.23
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.62 $73.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.30 $82.59
Premium $4.65 $45.19 $90.38
Diesel $5.30 $51.50 $103.00

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Crest Hill. The current time is 19:49:59.

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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.