The drive from Edgington, IL to Markham, IL covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, I 280, 134th Avenue West for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.2 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.3 miles from Edgington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
144.2 mi
2h 39m
I 280
11.9 mi
12m
134th Avenue West
7 mi
10m
Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi
2m
US 67
1.7 mi
2m
92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi
1m
127th Avenue West
0.9 mi
1m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 144.2 mi, about 2h 39m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~796 veh/hr typical
· worst 971
Quietest
2 AM
~137 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Edgington, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on CR 9
25 ft·2 sec·140th Street West
2
Turn right onto IL 192
7.0 mi·10 min·134th Avenue West
3
Turn straight onto IL 94
0.5 mi·45 sec·42nd Street West
4
Turn straight onto IL 94
0.9 mi·1 min·127th Avenue West
5
Turn left onto CR 62
0.8 mi·1 min·28th Street West
6
Continue on CR 62
1.8 mi·2 min·Ridgewood Road
7
Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi·1 min·92nd Avenue West
8
Turn left onto US 67
1.7 mi·2 min·US 67
9
Turn straight
351 ft·12 sec
10
Turn straight onto East 1st Avenue
0.5 mi·49 sec·East 1st Avenue
11
Continue on Airport Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Airport Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
13
Merge onto I 280
11 mi·12 min·I 280
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
0.4 mi·27 sec·I 280
15
Merge onto I 80
144 mi·2 hr 39 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
18
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.3 miles from Edgington, IL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.2 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
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 Edgington, 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 Edgington, IL
This is one driving day of about 172.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Edgington, 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 80 for about 144.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Geneseo, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+13099444173
Red's Bar & Grill
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
Sheffield, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18154548023
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 171.5 — 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 192 / 134th Avenue West
Turn right onto IL 192 / 134th Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip|~12m in|CR 62 / 28th Street West
Turn left onto CR 62 / 28th Street West
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip|~36m in|I 280
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
27.3 mi into trip|~36m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
171.5 mi into trip|~3h 15m 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
$26.32 one way
$52.63 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$28.99
$57.97
premium
$4.81
$32.64
$65.28
diesel
$5.40
$36.69
$73.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.8
0
$18.11
$8.28
Efficient EV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
EV Truck/SUV
69
0
$24.15
$11.04
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Edgington, IL
Morning
in Edgington on Sunday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
43°F
Princeton, IL
86 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
8 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
3h 17m 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.
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 172.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
172.5 mi in 3h 17m, mostly highway — 144.2 mi of that is on I 80.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.2 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 280. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 192 / 134th Avenue West.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 9 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 192 / 134th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (CR 62 / 28th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The longest stretch is about 144.2 miles on I 80. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 192 / 134th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (CR 62 / 28th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
