Origin
Bridgeport, IL
Morning in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, IL to Markham, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, IL
Mike Tyurin
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Bridgeport, IL to Markham, IL is 20.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 57, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, primarily utilizing interstate highways. It's a straightforward connection between two points, making it ideal for a quick relocation or a simple point-to-point drive. You'll experience mostly highway driving on this route, so expect relatively consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. Consider this for its efficiency if you need to get from one area to the other with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 31st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 147th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Wentworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 3 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~8,925 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,444 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on West 31st Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 31st Street
2
Turn right onto South Wentworth Avenue
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Wentworth Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 90; I 94
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: 79th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 90; I 94
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 57
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto IL 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: 79th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: 79th Street
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
10
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
17 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
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 mostly highway, with 75% of the 20.8 miles covered on I 57 and the Dan Ryan Expressway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7.9 miles on I 57 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, which means you'll likely notice dense exit ramps and merging traffic as you approach urban areas. Kedzie Avenue marks the end of the highway portion, bringing you onto more typical city roads.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Markham, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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