How far is Quincy, IL from Crestwood, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and Crestwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and Crestwood.
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Start on the route
16 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
116 m · 36 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
923 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2348 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 20 min · Gardner Expressway
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Continue on East 1083rd Lane
578 ft · 12 sec · East 1083rd Lane
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Take the ramp right
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 59 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: New London, Palmyra
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: New London
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto McMasters Avenue
636 ft · 18 sec · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
2220 ft · 38 sec · Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 148
1415 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1753 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road
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Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
2872 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Ridgeway
86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway
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Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
117 m · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and Crestwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avenue of the Saints
Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to Crestwood?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Sauget is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Quincy and 133.8 miles from Crestwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Quincy and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sauget
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sauget.
Gateway Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 208.89 mi (336.17 km).
#1 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39,589 |
| Coordinates | 39.9356000, -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crestwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.6045000, -88.9400700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.07 | $100.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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