How far is Quincy, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Quincy, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quincy and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy and East Saint Louis.
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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 right to continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Business District, Barack Obama Avenue, East Saint Louis
1598 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right onto Barack Obama Avenue
568 ft · 13 sec · Barack Obama Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway
1436 ft · 34 sec · East Broadway
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
882 ft · 22 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Missouri Avenue
726 ft · 21 sec · Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
1274 ft · 24 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy and East Saint Louis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quincy to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Batchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Quincy and 70 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Quincy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Batchtown
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 Batchtown.
Alton
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 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 Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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