Origin
Markham, IL
Late night in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Preston Heights, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Armando Ascorve
Preston Heights, IL
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Illinois Midwest, the 24.1-mile journey from Markham to Preston Heights is an efficient choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the region. With the vast majority of your time spent on major thoroughfares, you will find this path is primarily about utility and speed. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points that keeps your travel time minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| South Chicago Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Zurich Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Haviland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 21.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Preston Heights, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
163rd Street
2
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West
4
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 132
Toward US 52, IL 53: Chicago Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
7
Turn right onto Zurich Road
270 ft
·
12 sec
·
Zurich Road
8
Turn left onto Haviland Drive
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Haviland Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Haviland Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kedzie Avenue
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 West
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 52, IL 53: Chicago Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 132
Toward US 52, IL 53: Chicago Street
4
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Haviland Drive
Turn left onto Haviland Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Preston Heights, IL
Late night in Preston Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 89% of this 24.1-mile route is spent on high-speed roads. Your journey is anchored by a significant 21.3-mile stretch on I-80, which serves as the backbone of your transit. Once you exit the interstate, you will transition onto Kedzie Avenue and South Chicago Street to reach your final destination in Preston Heights. The drive is characterized by consistent, high-speed movement rather than technical twists or scenic deviations. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel maintaining a steady pace on the interstate before navigating the final local road segments.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and South Chicago Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Preston Heights, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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