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Trip from Markham, IL to Mazon, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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 Mazon, IL, IL

Mazon, IL

Claudia Solano

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Mazon, IL covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Division Street, Kedzie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 41.7 mi 49m
Division Street 10.2 mi 11m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Street <0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 41.7 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

42 mi · 49 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto IL 47

10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
7

Continue on IL 47

429 ft · 7 sec · East Street
8

Continue on North Street

141 ft · 6 sec · North Street
9

Turn right

83 ft · 6 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Rockdale, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockdale, IL

27 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mokena, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockdale, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kedzie Avenue

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 West
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.
7
42.8 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris

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 IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
5
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.28 one way

$16.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $9.08 $18.16
premium $4.93 $10.36 $20.72
diesel $5.60 $11.77 $23.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 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 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Friday

Local time

7:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Mazon, IL

Evening in Mazon on Friday

Local time

7:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:47PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

64°F

Rockdale, IL

27 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 4m 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?

53.4 mi in 1h 4m, mostly highway — 41.7 mi of that is on I 80.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Division Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Markham, IL to Mazon, IL is easy. At 1h 4m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

723 ft 511 ft

Total Climb

258 ft

Total Descent

292 ft

Highest Point

723 ft

~11.4 mi in

Elevation Range

213 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 Mazon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.

Morris

42.8 mi in | ~51m

About the Cities

Starting in Markham, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1925

Arriving in Mazon, IL

Full guide →

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 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on I 80. 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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 80): 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 Mazon, 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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