Markham, IL to Eagle, IL is 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 34m via I 57 and IL 142, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a mostly highway trip, so expect straightforward travel for most of the distance. If you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, this option should get you there efficiently. Consider this if you want to cover ground without too many detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
161.1 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
252.8 mi
4h 32m
IL 142
11.5 mi
17m
I 64
10.7 mi
11m
County Road 1200 East
10.5 mi
15m
County Road 1165 East
9 mi
13m
State Street
8.4 mi
14m
County Road 6
3.8 mi
5m
Shawnee Forest Rd
3.7 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 252.8 mi, about 4h 32m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~741 veh/hr typical
· worst 863
Quietest
3 AM
~100 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Eagle, 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
2.3 mi·3 min·I 80
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 151AToward I 57 South: MemphisUse the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 57
187 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
11 mi·11 min·I 64
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 89Toward Belle Rive, Bluford
10
Turn right onto County Highway 17
0.1 mi·15 sec·County Highway 17
11
Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi·3 min·Brehm Lane
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
13
Turn left onto IL 142
12 mi·17 min·IL 142
14
Continue on IL 142
3.8 mi·5 min·County Road 6
15
Turn right onto IL 142
0.3 mi·33 sec·South Washington Street
16
Turn left onto IL 14
446 ft·9 sec·East Randolph Street
17
Turn right onto IL 142
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Jackson Street
18
Continue on IL 142
9.0 mi·13 min·County Road 1165 East
19
Continue on IL 142
10 mi·15 min·County Road 1200 East
20
Continue on IL 142
8.4 mi·14 min·State Street
21
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Walnut Street
22
Continue on Shawnee Forest Rd
3.7 mi·14 min·Shawnee Forest Rd
23
Continue on Horseshoe Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Horseshoe Road
24
Continue on Forest Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Forest Road
25
Turn right onto Eagle Creek Road
2.8 mi·10 min·Eagle Creek Road
26
Continue on Mine Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Mine Road
27
Arrive at destination
Mine Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 34m duration, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid driving in the dark. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to break up the 252.8-mile stretch on I 57. The estimated fuel cost is $57, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of the long highway segment, as services might be less frequent on IL 142. This trip is manageable in a single day, but don't hesitate to pull over if you feel fatigued.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.1 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.8 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 71 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.1 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle, 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 322.1 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 252.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 267.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
190.7 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
256.4 mi into trip|~4h 38m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
6
267.1 mi into trip|~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward Belle Rive, Bluford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89
Toward Belle Rive, Bluford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.57 one way
$95.13 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$52.51
$105.02
premium
$4.72
$59.80
$119.61
diesel
$4.80
$60.82
$121.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.6
1
$33.82
$15.46
Efficient EV
80.5
0
$28.18
$12.88
EV Truck/SUV
128.8
1
$45.09
$20.61
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
SW 5 to 10 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Eagle, IL
Late night
in Eagle on Sunday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
64°F
Brownstown, IL
161 mi in
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
3 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
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 86% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 252.8 miles on I 57, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur after this significant highway segment. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the drive as you move between the interstates and state routes.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 142. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
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 322.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
772 ft381 ft
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
533 ft
Highest Point
772 ft
~92 mi in
Elevation Range
390 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Markham, IL and Eagle, IL, road signs point toward Belle Rive and Bluford.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 322.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 252.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 38 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eagle, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eagle, IL before the return drive.
