Origin
Fairmont, IL
Morning in Fairmont on Sunday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, 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
35m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Fairmont, IL to Markham, IL is 22.7 miles and takes about 35m via I 80 and Maple Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Illinois. Given its brief length and primarily highway profile, it's ideal for a quick, straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration. You'll likely find it a practical connection for local travel or as part of a larger regional journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Maple Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Arthur Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Draper Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodruff Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on Arthur Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Arthur Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Woodruff Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Woodruff Road
3
Turn right onto Draper Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Draper Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 6
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Maple Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll
6
Merge onto I 355
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
8
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
11
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Woodruff Road
At end of road, turn left onto Woodruff Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Draper Avenue
Turn right onto Draper Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~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
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
35m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 61% of the 22.7 miles on interstates like I 80. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.7 miles on I 80 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and entrances as you approach Markham, characteristic of routes leading into more populated areas.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Maple Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Woodruff Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Woodruff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Draper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 0.7 miles (Woodruff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Draper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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