The drive from Eagle, IL to Markham, IL covers 325.8 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, North Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.3 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.9 miles from Eagle, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
181.3 mi
3h 15m
Ken Gray Expressway
91.4 mi
1h 38m
North Main Street
31.6 mi
47m
IL 13
5.7 mi
8m
Eagle Creek Road
2.8 mi
11m
Horseshoe Road
2.8 mi
3m
I 80
2.2 mi
3m
Berry Road
1.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 181.3 mi, about 3h 15m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,001 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,389
Quietest
2 AM
~168 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 99 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 Eagle, IL and Markham, IL.
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Start on Mine Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Mine Road
2
Continue on Eagle Creek Road
2.8 mi·11 min·Eagle Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Forest Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Forest Road
4
Turn left onto Horseshoe Road
2.8 mi·3 min·Horseshoe Road
5
Turn sharp right onto Rocky Branch Road
1.6 mi·6 min·Rocky Branch Road
6
Turn left onto Berry Road
1.7 mi·6 min·Berry Road
7
Turn left onto Pebble Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Pebble Road
8
Turn right onto College Road
0.8 mi·3 min·College Road
9
Turn left onto IL 13
5.7 mi·8 min·IL 13
10
Take the exit
174 ft·4 sec
11
Turn slight right onto IL 34
32 mi·47 min·North Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 14
408 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
13
Continue on IL 14
0.6 mi·55 sec·West Main Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
15
Merge onto I 57
24 mi·26 min·Ken Gray Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi·1 hr 12 min·Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
181 mi·3 hr 15 min·I 57
Toward I 57 North: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi·3 min·I 80
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
22
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
23
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.9 miles from Eagle, IL, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 72 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.9 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagle, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle, IL
This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Eagle, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 181.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 324.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.6 mi into trip|~18m in|Rocky Branch Road
Turn sharp right onto Rocky Branch Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
48.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|IL 14 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 14 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
140.8 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
322 mi into trip|~6h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
324.8 mi into trip|~6h 32m 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
$50.51 one way
$101.02 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$55.39
$110.77
premium
$4.93
$63.21
$126.42
diesel
$5.60
$71.82
$143.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.7
1
$34.21
$15.64
Efficient EV
81.5
0
$28.51
$13.03
EV Truck/SUV
130.3
1
$45.61
$20.85
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Eagle, IL
Night
in Eagle on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Markham, IL
Night
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
64°F
Brownstown, IL
163 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 325.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
325.8 mi in 6h 34m, mostly highway — 181.3 mi of that is on I 57.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181.3 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near Rocky Branch Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 325.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (Rocky Branch Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 48.3 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 140.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 325.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181.3 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (Rocky Branch Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 48.3 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 140.8 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Markham, IL before the return drive.
