Origin
Grayslake, IL
Late night in Grayslake on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grayslake, IL to Markham, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grayslake, IL
Mike Tyurin
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 66.3-mile drive from Grayslake, IL to Markham, IL is best tackled as a single day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the Tri-State Tollway, Antioch Road, and East Park Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this route through the Midwest is a straightforward local journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable drive for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. No overnight stays are typically needed for this trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 54.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peterson Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Barron Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 54.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto IL 83
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Barron Boulevard
3
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
4
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
6
Continue on IL 137
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
7
Continue on this road
436 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto IL 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 176
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
10
Continue on IL 176
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockland Road
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
12
Merge onto I 94
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
17
Continue on I 294
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
20
Turn straight onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 159th Street
21
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
22
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
23
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Grayslake, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 65 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.25
Tri-state Tollway
(54.1 mi)
$3.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
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
Late night in Markham on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 66.3-mile journey, with no highway mileage contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.1 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. This suggests a route that involves frequent changes in direction and potentially varied road conditions as you move between local roads like Antioch Road and East Park Avenue, and the tollway. The driving experience will likely be more about navigating local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.1 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 9.3 miles in.
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 66.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft
617 ft
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
Elevation Range
170 ft
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 Grayslake, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.
O'hare
18.7 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 294
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 54.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.25 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 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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