Origin
Hainesville, IL
Morning in Hainesville on Sunday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hainesville, 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 28m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hainesville, IL
Mike Tyurin
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Hainesville to Markham is 67.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Tri-State Tollway, Antioch Road, and West Belvidere Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Since it's primarily surface roads, expect a more local driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward connection between your starting and ending points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 54.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Belvidere Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| 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 Hainesville, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on IL 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belvidere Road
2
Turn right onto IL 83
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
3
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
5
Continue on IL 137
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
6
Continue on this road
436 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto IL 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 176
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
9
Continue on IL 176
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockland Road
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
11
Merge onto I 94
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
16
Continue on I 294
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
19
Turn straight onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 159th Street
20
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
21
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
22
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 33.6 miles from Hainesville, 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 10.3 and 65.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$10.27 one way
$20.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
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: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning in Markham on Sunday
Local time
11:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live 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
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
27 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
1h 28m 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?
You'll cover 67.3 miles with a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. The highway portion accounts for 0% of the route, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. Your longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type will be 54.1 miles along the Tri-State Tollway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through various towns and developed areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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 10.3 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 67.3 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 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 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 Hainesville, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.
O'hare
19.6 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 294
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 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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