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Trip from Markham, IL to Douglas, 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

31m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 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 Douglas, IL, IL

Douglas, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

Markham, IL to Douglas, IL is 20.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 57, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Illinois. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick local trip or a connecting leg of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a straightforward and efficient transit between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 10.1 mi 13m
Dan Ryan Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 2.1 mi 2m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) 1.1 mi 1m
West 159th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East 35th Street 0.5 mi <1m
South LaSalle Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 10.1 mi, about 13m

Traffic on I-94

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 3 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~8,925 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~1,444 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.2×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 49 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 Markham, IL and Douglas, IL.

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
5

Merge onto I 57

10 mi · 13 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 94

3.3 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

2.1 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90, I 94 Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 90; I 94

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 55A Toward 35th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto South LaSalle Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South LaSalle Street
12

Turn right onto West 35th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West 35th Street
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on East 35th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East 35th Street
14

Turn left onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
15

Turn left onto East 33rd Street

302 ft · 15 sec · East 33rd Street
16

Arrive at destination

East 33rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
7
17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 90, I 94

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90, I 94
7
18.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward 35th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward 35th Street
7
19.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | West 35th Street

Turn right onto West 35th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.19 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $3.41 $6.82
premium $4.81 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.40 $4.32 $8.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Morning in Markham on Sunday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Douglas, IL

Morning in Douglas on Sunday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

ENE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

12 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

31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the 20.3 miles covered on major expressways like I 57 and the Dan Ryan Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.1 miles on I 57, indicating a significant portion of consistent highway cruising. Expect urban merging and dense exits as you navigate the initial parts of the Dan Ryan Expressway before transitioning to the more open feel of I 57. The highway portion concludes around mile 16.5, leading into surface streets for the final stretch.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 57.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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 Douglas, 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 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Douglas, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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