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Trip from Markham, IL to Davis Junction, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

102.4 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States of America

Davis Junction, IL

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Trip Overview

Markham, IL to Davis Junction, IL is 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, and I 39, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a drive that involves a good portion of tollway driving mixed with some local road navigation. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

51.2 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 59.3 mi 1h 7m
Tri-State Tollway 20.1 mi 24m
I 39 13.2 mi 14m
IL 72 3.8 mi 5m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
West 147th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Union Street <0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 59.3 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Davis Junction, 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

20 mi · 24 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

24 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

35 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
11

Merge onto I 39; US 51

13 mi · 14 min · I 39; US 51
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 111 Toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron
13

Turn right onto IL 72

3.8 mi · 5 min · IL 72
14

Turn right onto Union Street

86 ft · 3 sec · Union Street
15

Arrive at destination

Union Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility in when you choose to depart. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's a budget-friendly trip. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause midway if needed, perhaps around the halfway point of the 102.4 miles. Keep an eye out for the transition from the main tollways to I 39, as this is where the driving character might change. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Markham, as the longest stretch without a clear indication of services is 59.3 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.

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 51.2 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 23 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davis Junction, 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.

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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 Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 59.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downers Grove, IL

51 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

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Naperville, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16304201388

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downers Grove, Illinois

0.9 mi

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posen, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.6

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16304201388

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 29.3

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13312159463

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 36.6

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Jerusalem Cafe - Restaurant and Grill - Lombard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.3

Lombard, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16306296400

Visit website

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

Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.3

Palos Heights, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17082393976

Angeli's Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 36.6

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16304201370

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 22

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.8

Rochelle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18155613664

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
8
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
6
98.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 111 Toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.01 one way

$32.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.58 $35.15
premium $4.89 $19.71 $39.41
diesel $5.61 $22.61 $45.22

Estimated Tolls: $4.77

Reagan Memorial Tollway (59.3 mi) $3.56
Tri-state Tollway (20.1 mi) $1.21

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.34 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Davis Junction, IL

Late night in Davis Junction on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

2h 3m 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.

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 3.5
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?

This route features a significant amount of highway driving, with 17% of the journey on interstates. You'll encounter the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for a substantial stretch of 59.3 miles, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests that while there are highway portions, be prepared for more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through more localized areas. The character of the drive shifts from efficient tollway travel to more intricate local road navigation.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Markham, IL to Davis Junction, IL, road signs begin pointing toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road) along the way.

22Nd Street (Cermak Road)

24.9 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Arriving in Davis Junction, IL

Full guide →

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 2h 3m. Total distance: 102.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.3 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.77 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial 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 Davis Junction, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davis Junction, 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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