Le Roy, IL to Markham, IL is 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m via I 55 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Given the relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it’s a straightforward drive. You’ll be on major interstates for the bulk of the trip, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a simple, direct transit between these two Illinois locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Le Roy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
78.6 mi
1h 24m
I 80
27.6 mi
34m
West Washington Street
8.8 mi
12m
Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi
10m
Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi
4m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
South Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Hely Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 78.6 mi, about 1h 24m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,093 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,450
Quietest
2 AM
~146 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 43 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on CR 21
127 ft·5 sec·North West Street
2
Turn right onto US 150
8.8 mi·12 min·West Washington Street
3
Turn right onto CR 29
6.8 mi·10 min·Towanda Barnes Road
4
Continue on CR 29
3.0 mi·4 min·Towanda-Barnes Road
5
Continue on CR 29
0.2 mi·40 sec·West Hely Street
6
Turn left onto CR 29
0.5 mi·1 min·South Jefferson Street
7
Continue on CR 29
0.1 mi·15 sec·North 1900 East Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
9
Merge onto I 55
79 mi·1 hr 24 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 250AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 80
28 mi·34 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
14
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
For this 127.8-mile drive, leaving anytime in the morning should give you ample time to reach Markham, IL before evening. Since the drive is only about 2.5 hours, you won't need extensive stops, but there is one recommended stop if you feel the need to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so keep that in mind for your budget. Pay attention to the transition from I 80 to surface streets towards the end, as it can be a bit busy with local traffic.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Le Roy, IL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Le Roy, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Le Roy, IL
This is one driving day of about 127.8 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Le Roy, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 78.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 126.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
18.8 mi into trip|~28m in|CR 29 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto CR 29 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.8 mi into trip|~30m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
98.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
126.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
$19.50 one way
$38.99 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$21.47
$42.95
premium
$4.81
$24.18
$48.36
diesel
$5.40
$27.19
$54.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.3
0
$13.42
$6.13
Efficient EV
32
0
$11.18
$5.11
EV Truck/SUV
51.1
0
$17.89
$8.18
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Le Roy, IL
Late night
in Le Roy on Sunday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
E 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Areas Of Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
62°F
Pontiac, IL
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 127.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 83% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 78.6 miles, primarily on I 55. You’ll transition to surface roads, like West Washington Street, for the final segment of your drive. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate this predominantly highway path.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in near CR 29 / South Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (CR 29 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 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 2h 32m. Total distance: 127.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 78.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles (CR 29 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 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.
