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Trip from Markham, IL to Manhattan, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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 Manhattan, IL, IL

Manhattan, IL

Federico Abis

Trip Overview

Markham, IL to Manhattan, IL is 25.1 miles and takes about 35m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest towns. The route offers a mix of highway and local road driving, making it an easy option for a quick trip. You'll spend less than an hour on the road, so it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or an errand run.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 9.3 mi 11m
West Manhattan-Monee Road 8.1 mi 11m
West Monee Manhattan Road 3 mi 4m
I 80 2.3 mi 3m
East North Street 0.6 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South Wabash Street 0.1 mi <1m
South State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 9.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Manhattan, 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 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 57

9.3 mi · 11 min · I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 335 Toward Monee, Manhattan
8

Turn right onto CH 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
9

Continue on CH 6

8.1 mi · 11 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road
10

Continue on East North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East North Street
11

Turn left onto South Wabash Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Wabash Street
12

Turn left onto US 52

270 ft · 7 sec · South State Street
13

Arrive at destination

US 52

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 25 — 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.
6
12.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Monee, Manhattan

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

Exit 335 Toward Monee, Manhattan
4
13.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | CH 6 / West Monee Manhattan Road

Turn right onto CH 6 / West Monee Manhattan Road

Navigation decision point

4
25 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 52 / South State Street

Turn left onto US 52 / South State Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.89 one way

$7.78 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.27 $8.53
premium $4.93 $4.87 $9.74
diesel $5.60 $5.53 $11.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

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.

Forecast as of Aug 23, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Saturday

Local time

7:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Clear

NW 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT until August 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Manhattan, IL

Evening in Manhattan on Saturday

Local time

7:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear

NNE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT until August 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

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

35m 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?

About 46% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch at 9.3 miles on I 57. You'll transition from the interstate to surface roads like West Manhattan-Monee Road. Expect a blend of faster highway cruising and more local traffic as you get closer to your destination. The change in road type means a shift in the driving pace.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 25.1 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 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

783 ft 620 ft

Total Climb

207 ft

Total Descent

140 ft

Highest Point

783 ft

~12.5 mi in

Elevation Range

163 ft

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 Manhattan, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Monee along the way.

Monee

12.9 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Markham, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1925

Arriving in Manhattan, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1886

Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.

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 35m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 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.

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 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manhattan, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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