How far is Quincy, IL from East Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to East Peoria, IL is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and East Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and East Peoria.
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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
121 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Merge right onto North 4th Street
6 mi · 10 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right
156 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto South Congress Street
15.9 mi · 24 min · South Congress Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
17.1 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue E
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn right onto MacArthur Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · MacArthur Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · Cedar Street
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Keep slight left
1584 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1568 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and East Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 4th Street
Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Quincy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near East Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to East Peoria?
The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Pleasant View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Quincy and 65.1 miles from East Peoria.
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 21.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Patchy Frost then Sunny near East Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant View
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 Pleasant View.
Macomb
Springfield station
Quincy
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and East Peoria. Straight-line distance: 108.83 mi (175.14 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 East Peoria
City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 22,344 |
| Coordinates | 40.6661500, -89.5801000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Peoria (-89.5801, 40.66615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
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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