Origin
Justice, IL
Morning in Justice on Sunday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Justice, 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
27m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Justice, IL
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Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Justice, IL to Markham, IL is 19.6 miles and takes about 27m via Tri-State Tollway and Kedzie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois, making it a straightforward connection between two nearby locations. Given its brevity and primarily surface road profile, it's an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick errand. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, but it's good to know the route involves a mix of tollway and local streets.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 75th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 15.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Justice, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on I 294
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
2
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 22
Toward 75th Street, Willow Springs Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto 75th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
75th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South
6
Merge onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
7
Continue on I 294
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
10
Turn straight onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 159th Street
11
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
12
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, Willow Springs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22
Toward 75th Street, Willow Springs Road
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 294 Toll South
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~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
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
163rd Street
Turn right onto 163rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Tri-state Tollway
(15.2 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 10 mph
28% chance
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
28 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
27m 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 on surface roads, with a brief 15.2-mile stretch on the Tri-State Tollway early on. After that, you'll transition to Kedzie Avenue and other local streets. You'll notice the change from highway speeds to navigating urban traffic, with frequent intersections and potential for slower speeds as you get closer to Markham. The majority of your time will be spent on these surface roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 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 4 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.
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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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