Markham, IL to Dwight, IL is 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick excursion or as a segment of a larger trip. The route primarily uses major interstates, so expect efficient travel. Plan for a simple, no-fuss drive across the Illinois landscape.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
30 mi
32m
I 80
28 mi
34m
IL 47
1.6 mi
2m
Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
North Union Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Mazon Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
163rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 30 mi, about 32m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,073 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,464
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 73 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 Dwight, 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
28 mi·34 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 126AToward I 55 South: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 55
30 mi·32 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 220Toward IL 47: Morris, DwightUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto IL 47
1.6 mi·2 min·IL 47
9
Turn left onto IL 47
0.3 mi·31 sec·North Union Street
10
Turn right
122 ft·5 sec
11
Turn straight onto IL 17
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Mazon Avenue
12
Turn right
131 ft·9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 30.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
29 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
29.3 mi into trip|~37m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
5
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$10.51
$21.01
premium
$4.93
$11.99
$23.98
diesel
$5.60
$13.62
$27.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.5
0
$6.49
$2.97
Efficient EV
15.5
0
$5.41
$2.47
EV Truck/SUV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.96
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Night
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SSW 10 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:48PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Dwight, IL
Night
in Dwight on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:48PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
64°F
Rockdale, IL
31 mi in
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 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 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 96% of the 61.8 miles on interstates. You'll experience a 30-mile stretch on I 55 without exiting, indicating a continuous highway experience. The transition to surface roads, like IL 47, will occur towards the end of your trip. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort5/10
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 61.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on I 55. 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: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 29.3 miles (I 55): 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 Dwight, IL before heading back.
