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Trip from Lincolnwood, IL to Markham, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Lincolnwood, IL

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Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

Lincolnwood, IL to Markham, IL is 33.7 miles and takes about 50m via Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), I 57, and Kennedy Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on expressways, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two points. You'll be navigating urban and suburban corridors for the entire duration. Consider this for a quick, efficient transfer between locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 8.8 mi 11m
I 57 7.9 mi 10m
Kennedy Expressway 6.9 mi 10m
North Pulaski Road 3.1 mi 6m
Dan Ryan Expressway 2.4 mi 2m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
West 147th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Crawford Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) — 8.8 mi, about 11m

Traffic on I-94

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 3 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~8,925 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~1,444 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 49 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 Lincolnwood, IL and Markham, IL.

1

Start on West Pratt Avenue

345 ft · 14 sec · West Pratt Avenue
2

Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Crawford Avenue
3

Continue on North Pulaski Road

3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
5

Merge onto I 90; I 94

6.9 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

7.9 mi · 10 min · I 57
Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto IL 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 147th Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
14

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

17 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

Markham, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Lincolnwood, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway

Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
13.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
22.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
10
30.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.14 one way

$10.28 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $5.66 $11.33
premium $4.81 $6.38 $12.75
diesel $5.40 $7.17 $14.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Lincolnwood, IL

Morning in Lincolnwood on Sunday

Local time

7:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Areas Of Fog

NE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live 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

Morning in Markham on Sunday

Local time

7:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Areas Of Fog

ENE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live 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

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

50m 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 route is primarily highway, with 77% of the drive on expressways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for 8.8 miles. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Expect a lot of merging and exiting activity due to the urban environment.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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 3.9 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (I 57): 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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