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Trip from Markham, IL to Manteno, 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

35m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good 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.

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Manteno, IL, IL

Manteno, IL

Tomás Asurmendi

Trip Overview

Markham to Manteno is 28.1 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I-57, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to the same Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up your day, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll find the route is mostly highway, so it's efficient for getting from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 22.8 mi 25m
I 80 2.3 mi 3m
Section Line Road 0.7 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East 9000N Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
East 3rd Street 0.1 mi <1m
West 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 22.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Manteno, 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

23 mi · 25 min · I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 322 Toward Manteno
8

Turn left onto CH 9

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 9000N Road
9

Continue on CH 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Section Line Road
10

Continue on West 1st Street

426 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
11

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Main Street
12

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East 3rd Street
13

Turn right onto IL 50

325 ft · 10 sec · North Locust Street
14

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

103 ft · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
15

Arrive at destination

East 2nd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 28.1 — 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
26.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Manteno

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 322 Toward Manteno
5
28 mi into trip | ~35m in | IL 50 / North Locust Street

Turn right onto IL 50 / North Locust Street

Navigation decision point

5
28.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | East 2nd Street

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.29 one way

$8.57 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $4.72 $9.44
premium $4.81 $5.32 $10.63
diesel $5.40 $5.98 $11.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Late night in Markham on Sunday

Local time

1:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

ENE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Manteno, IL

Late night in Manteno on Sunday

Local time

1:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

ENE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM 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

1 degrees warmer 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 28.1 miles on major freeways like I-57. The longest continuous stretch on a high-speed road is 22.8 miles on I-57. You'll experience most of your driving on these faster roads before transitioning to surface streets like Section Line Road near Manteno. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach your destination.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 80. You will hit about 10 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 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving in Manteno, IL

Full guide →

Manteno is a small town in Illinois.

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: 28.1 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 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 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Manteno, 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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