Origin
Gages Lake, IL
Morning in Gages Lake on Sunday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gages Lake, 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
1h 24m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gages Lake, IL
PIE
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Gages Lake, IL to Markham, IL covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Belvidere Road, Mile-Long Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 58.6 mi | 1h 11m |
| Belvidere Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Gages Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hunt Club Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Kewaunee Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gages Lake, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on West Kewaunee Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Kewaunee Drive
2
Turn left onto North Mill Road
375 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Mill Road
3
Turn right onto West Gages Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gages Lake Road
4
Turn right onto Hunt Club Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunt Club Road
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belvidere Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
12
Continue on I 294
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
15
Turn straight onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 159th Street
16
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
17
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Gages Lake, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Mill Road
Turn left onto North Mill Road
Navigation decision point
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 6: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 159th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.99 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.52
Tri-state Tollway
(58.6 mi)
$3.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
1h 24m 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?
65.5 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.6 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Mill Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (North Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gages Lake, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.
O'hare
17.8 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 294
About the Cities
Starting in Gages Lake, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.6 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.52 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.
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 0.1 miles (North Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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