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Trip from Markham, IL to Montgomery, 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 9m

Distance

49 mi

79 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 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA

Montgomery, IL

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Trip Overview

Markham, IL to Montgomery, IL is 49 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Veterans Memorial Tollway and I-80, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. It's a relatively short drive that primarily uses tollways and interstates, making for a straightforward connection between these two points. Consider this a practical option for moving between suburbs without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 15.2 mi 16m
I 80 13.6 mi 16m
75th Street 9.9 mi 17m
West Ogden Avenue 4 mi 7m
US 30 3.5 mi 5m
South Lake Street 0.6 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 15.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

14 mi · 16 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 140 Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 355

15 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto 75th Street

9.9 mi · 17 min · 75th Street
Use the left lane.
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 34

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto US 30

3.5 mi · 5 min · US 30
11

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto IL 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Lake Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on IL 31

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Lake Street
14

Arrive at destination

IL 31

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Naperville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naperville, IL

25 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

Markham, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolingbrook, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.5 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 40.7 — 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.
7
14.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 140 Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
8
30.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

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 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
4
30.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | 75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
40.7 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.60 one way

$15.19 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $8.33 $16.66
premium $4.93 $9.51 $19.01
diesel $5.60 $10.80 $21.60

Estimated Tolls: $1.06

Veterans Memorial Tollway (15.2 mi) $1.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
EV Truck/SUV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 22, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Night in Markham on Friday

Local time

9:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Montgomery, IL

Night in Montgomery on Friday

Local time

9:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

NW 10 to 15 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m 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?

You'll spend about 35% of this 49-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 15.2 miles along the Veterans Memorial Tollway. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning from highway cruising to surface streets. As you approach Montgomery, the environment will likely shift from interstate speeds to more urban or suburban traffic patterns with frequent intersections.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.

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 1 miles in near I 80.

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 49 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

757 ft 620 ft

Total Climb

174 ft

Total Descent

154 ft

Highest Point

757 ft

~28 mi in

Elevation Range

137 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 Montgomery, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.

Woodridge

30.5 mi in | ~36m

Darien

30.5 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in Markham, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1925

Arriving in Montgomery, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

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 9m. Total distance: 49 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 15.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.06 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Montgomery, 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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