Origin
Markham, IL
Morning in Markham on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Belmont Cragin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26 mi
42 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Belmont Cragin, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Markham, IL to Belmont Cragin, IL is 26 miles and takes about 46 minutes via South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. The drive is characterized by its local feel, primarily utilizing city streets rather than major highways. Given its short duration, it's an ideal option for a quick transit between these Chicago-area locales without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 15.9 mi | 28m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 147th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Diversey Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 15.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Belmont Cragin, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto IL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
8
Continue on IL 50
16 mi
·
28 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Diversey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Diversey Avenue
12
Turn right onto North Major Avenue
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Major Avenue
13
Turn right
4 ft
·
0 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 23.9 — 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.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Tri-state Tollway
(2.9 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Belmont Cragin, IL
Morning in Belmont Cragin on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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
46m 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?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through city streets for the entirety of the 26-mile journey. There's a 0% highway share, so expect frequent intersections and traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles, primarily on South Cicero Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience. Kedzie Avenue will also be a key component of your drive, reinforcing the urban, turn-by-turn nature of this trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
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 10 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 26 miles you will encounter 10 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 46m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 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.
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 Belmont Cragin, 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 Belmont Cragin, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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