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Trip from Markham, IL to Beach Park, 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

1h 33m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Beach Park, IL, IL

Beach Park, IL

Ahnaf Piash

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Beach Park, IL covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, South Green Bay Road, Kedzie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.8 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 57.8 mi 1h 10m
South Green Bay Road 4.4 mi 6m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Belvidere Road 1.9 mi 2m
West Yorkhouse Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Lewis Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Belvidere Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 147th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 57.8 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Beach Park, IL.

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
3

Turn right onto IL 83

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West 147th Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 11A Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto IL 120

1.9 mi · 2 min · Belvidere Road
9

Continue on IL 120

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Belvidere Street
10

Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Green Bay Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yorkhouse Road
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto CH W34

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue
13

Turn left onto CH A13

429 ft · 13 sec · West Beach Road
14

Turn right

209 ft · 21 sec
15

Turn left

306 ft · 22 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Markham, IL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach Park, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Markham, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 57.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

35 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

Bridgeview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northlake, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Markham, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Oak Brook, Illinois

2 mi

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Roma Cafe Chicago Ridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 13min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 1 pm–3 am

+17084990048

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

1 mi

Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Waukegan, Illinois

1.2 mi

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

Oak Brook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16305738180

Visit website

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17083710455

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

Taco Bell

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Countryside, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+17083545535

Visit website

Nariman Restaurants

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bridgeview, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17089075832

Visit website

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

Roma Cafe Chicago Ridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 1 pm–3 am

+17084990048

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Waukegan, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

BerryField Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Midlothian, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17083882000

Visit website

Cafe Mirage

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Schiller Park, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18476782614

Visit website

The Blossom Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Norridge, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17084535300

Visit website

Studious Hifi Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Blue Island, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+16123315934

Visit website

Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Palos Heights, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17082393976

Hinsdale Oasis

0 mi from route

Lake Forest Oasis

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

AF Truck Center

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

Rest Area

1.9 mi from route

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Blue Island, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17082390888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | IL 83 / West 147th Street

Turn right onto IL 83 / West 147th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.71 one way

$21.42 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $11.80 $23.59
premium $4.81 $13.28 $26.57
diesel $5.40 $14.93 $29.87

Estimated Tolls: $3.47

Tri-state Tollway (57.8 mi) $3.47

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burr Ridge Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Burr Ridge, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Flossmoor, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wintrust

Bedford Park, IL

NOODOE

8 DCFC

County Fair Foods

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 1901 W Cermak Rd

Broadview, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

NOODOE: 9 EV Connect: 5 Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 3 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Markham, IL

Afternoon in Markham on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Beach Park, IL

Afternoon in Beach Park on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Patchy Fog

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln 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

14 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

1h 33m 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

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 2.4
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

70.2 mi in 1h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.8 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near IL 83 / West 147th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 70.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.8 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.47 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 8 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 Beach Park, 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 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Beach Park, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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