Origin
Braidwood, IL
Morning in Braidwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Braidwood, IL to Markham, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Braidwood, IL
Engin Akyurt
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Braidwood to Markham is 44.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 80 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short duration, it's an easy same-day drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Expect a mostly highway experience, so plan for speed and efficiency over leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 27.6 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| North Washington Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 27.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Braidwood, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto IL 129
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Washington Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
28 mi
·
34 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
9
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
10
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Braidwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 129 / North Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto IL 129 / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Kedzie Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 80, including a continuous stretch of 27.6 miles. The drive is characterized by its focus on efficient travel, so anticipate smooth, fast-paced conditions for most of the 56-minute trip. While the main roads are interstates, you'll also navigate segments of North Washington Street, offering a slight change of pace before you reach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 129 / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 129 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 129 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Markham, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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