Markham, IL to Oblong, IL is 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 16m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip and a relatively short duration, it's a good option for a quick getaway or a practical way to reach your destination.
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
107.2 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
155.1 mi
2h 47m
North 1100th Avenue
12 mi
17m
North 1250th Street
11.2 mi
16m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
Illinois Route 16
6 mi
8m
North Haughton Highway
4.4 mi
6m
I 80
2.3 mi
3m
County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 155.1 mi, about 2h 47m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 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 Oblong, 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
155 mi·2 hr 47 min·I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 190AToward IL 16 East: Charleston
8
Turn straight onto IL 16
0.7 mi·1 min·Charleston Avenue East
9
Continue on IL 16
6.0 mi·8 min·Illinois Route 16
10
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Avenue
11
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
12
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
13
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 East
15
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
16
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
17
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
18
Continue on IL 130
4.0 mi·5 min·North Haughton Highway
19
Continue on IL 130
2.1 mi·3 min·County Road 1700E
20
Continue on IL 130
11 mi·16 min·North 1250th Street
21
Turn left
284 ft·15 sec
22
Turn left
508 ft·18 sec
23
Turn straight onto IL 33
12 mi·17 min·North 1100th Avenue
24
Continue on IL 33
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Main Street
25
Turn left onto CH 1
56 ft·1 sec·North Range Street
26
Arrive at destination
CH 1
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 16m drive time, departing in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to arrive comfortably. The single recommended stop is a good reminder to plan for at least one break, even on a shorter drive. You'll be spending over 155 miles on I 57, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that long stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $33, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave a bit later if needed, but aim to get on the road earlier to maximize your time at your destination or simply enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.2 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.1 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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oblong, 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 214.4 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 155.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 201.8 — 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
158.8 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 190A
Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
4
167.6 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|IL 130 / 18th Street
Turn right onto IL 130 / 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
201.8 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.66 one way
$63.32 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.95
$69.91
premium
$4.72
$39.81
$79.61
diesel
$4.80
$40.48
$80.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
EV Truck/SUV
85.8
1
$30.02
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Monday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Smoke
NNE 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Oblong, IL
Late night
in Oblong on Monday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 3 to 9 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
18 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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?
Expect to spend most of your time on the interstate, as 81% of this drive is on highways. You'll have a solid 155.1-mile stretch on I 57 before transitioning to surface roads. Keep an eye out for the dense exits common on major interstates during the highway portion. The final leg will involve navigating on North 1100th Avenue and North 1250th Street, offering a change of pace from the interstate cruising.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 155.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North 1100th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 158.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The longest stretch is about 155.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 158.8 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Oblong, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
