Macomb, IL to Markham, IL is 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m via I 80 and US 67, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. With nearly all of it on highways, you'll experience efficient travel. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
114.7 miles from Macomb, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
143.8 mi
2h 38m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
80.2 mi
1h 30m
US 67
2.9 mi
4m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
South Monmouth Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Randolph Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Carroll Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Lafayette Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 143.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~796 veh/hr typical
· worst 971
Quietest
2 AM
~137 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Macomb, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on North Lafayette Street
265 ft·9 sec·North Lafayette Street
2
Turn right onto East Carroll Street
411 ft·23 sec·East Carroll Street
3
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
412 ft·16 sec·North Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto US 67; US 136
150 ft·4 sec·East Calhoun Street
5
Take the exit onto US 67; US 136
2.9 mi·4 min·US 67; US 136
6
Continue on US 67; IL 110
3.4 mi·4 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
7
Continue on US 67; IL 110
0.7 mi·1 min·South Monmouth Street
8
Continue on US 67; IL 110
45 mi·52 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110
31 mi·34 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Toward I 80 East: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 80
144 mi·2 hr 38 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 4-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Markham, IL. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops, but consider breaking up the 143.8-mile stretch on I 80. The estimated fuel cost is around $35, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Macomb, IL. Keep an eye out for the numerous exits along I 80 as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area, which can increase traffic density.
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 114.7 miles from Macomb, IL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.8 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 32m
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 Macomb, 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 Macomb, IL
This is one driving day of about 229.4 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Macomb, 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 80 for about 143.8 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 0.1 and 228.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Carroll Street
Turn right onto East Carroll Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street
Turn left onto US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
6
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
228.4 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
$33.88 one way
$67.75 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$37.40
$74.80
premium
$4.72
$42.59
$85.19
diesel
$4.80
$43.32
$86.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.8
0
$24.09
$11.01
Efficient EV
57.4
0
$20.07
$9.18
EV Truck/SUV
91.8
1
$32.12
$14.68
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Macomb, IL
Late night
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph75% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
87°F
Fulton, IL
115 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
1 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
4h 19m 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 229.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on these highways is 143.8 miles on I 80. You'll notice the transition from the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and US 67 to I 80, which will dominate your drive. Expect a consistent pace with fewer surface road interruptions until the very end.
99% 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: 143.8 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Carroll 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 4h 19m 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 0.1 miles (East Carroll Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
794 ft602 ft
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
305 ft
Highest Point
794 ft
~65.6 mi in
Elevation Range
193 ft
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 Macomb, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
The longest stretch is about 143.8 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 0.1 miles (East Carroll Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
