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Trip from Louisville, IL to Markham, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
213.5 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, IL
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Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Louisville, IL to Markham, IL is 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Illinois. Given its relatively short length and high highway percentage, you can expect a straightforward drive. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently, making it a solid choice for a single-day transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.7 miles from Louisville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 182.1 mi | 3h 16m |
| United States Route 45 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| County Road 925 E | 10 mi | 14m |
| I 80 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South 3rd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Fayette Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 182.1 mi, about 3h 16m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~783 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~77 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 5 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 Louisville, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto US 45
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 925 E
3
Continue on US 45
15 mi
·
22 min
·
United States Route 45
4
Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Fayette Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 45
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
7
Merge onto I 57; I 70
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 57; I 70
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
181 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
13
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Markham. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops. The longest stretch is over 180 miles on I 57, so plan for a fuel and rest break before or around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from I 57 to US 45, as services can be more spread out on the latter.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.7 miles from Louisville, IL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.1 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, IL
This is one driving day of about 213.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Louisville, 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 57 for about 182.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from Louisville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
0 mi from route
Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Green Creek Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Peotone Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Truckomat Truck Wash - Effingham
1.5 mi from route
TA
1.5 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 45 / County Road 925 E
Turn right onto US 45 / County Road 925 E
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre...
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
209.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
212.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m 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
$31.53 one way
$63.06 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $34.81 | $69.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $40.31 | $80.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.42 | $10.25 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.89 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Louisville, IL
Evening in Louisville on Monday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 1 to 7 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Markham, IL
Evening in Markham on Monday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Smoke
NNE 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
18 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 214.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 213.5 miles on major roads like I 57. You'll experience a long stretch of 182.1 miles on I 57, which means extended periods of cruising. United States Route 45 and County Road 925 E account for the remaining surface road sections, likely appearing closer to your destination. Expect a consistent flow of traffic, especially as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area.
93% 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: 182.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and United States Route 45. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 45 / County Road 925 E.
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 213.5 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 0.3 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 E): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
762 ft
477 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
762 ft
~122 mi in
Elevation Range
285 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 Louisville, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.
Terre Haute
27.1 mi in
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~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Louisville, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Clay County Jail — prison in Louisville, United States of America
- • Clay County Courthouse — historic courthouse in Louisville, Illinois, USA
Arriving in Markham, IL
Full guide →Founded 1925
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 213.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 0.3 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 E): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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