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Trip from Markham, IL to Palos Hills, 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

21m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

city in Illinois, United States

Palos Hills, IL

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Trip Overview

Markham to Palos Hills is 12.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Kedzie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, so expect a straightforward drive without the complexity of highway merging. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour when you have ample time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
147th Street 2 mi 3m
Cicero Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
West College Drive 1.4 mi 2m
West Calumet Sag Road 1.1 mi 1m
Harlem Avenue 1 mi 1m
West 111th Street 1 mi 1m
Cal Sag Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Kedzie Avenue — 2.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Palos Hills, IL.

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
3

Turn left onto IL 83

2.0 mi · 3 min · 147th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83

1.9 mi · 3 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Cal Sag Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cal Sag Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on IL 83

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Calumet Sag Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on IL 83

1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto IL 43

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harlem Avenue
9

Turn left onto West 111th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto South Roberts Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Roberts Road
11

Turn right onto 107th Street

16 ft · 0 sec · 107th Street
12

Arrive at destination

107th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | IL 83 / 147th Street

Turn left onto IL 83 / 147th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | Cal Sag Road

Turn left onto Cal Sag Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | West 111th Street

Turn left onto West 111th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.05 $4.10
premium $4.81 $2.31 $4.62
diesel $5.40 $2.60 $5.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Sunday

Local time

11:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Palos Hills, IL

Morning in Palos Hills on Sunday

Local time

11:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM 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

21m 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 entirely on surface roads, with no highway time involved. You'll be on Kedzie Avenue for the longest stretch, covering 2.3 miles continuously on that road. Expect to navigate typical suburban traffic patterns as you make your way through towns like Markham and into Palos Hills. The route utilizes Kedzie Avenue, 147th Street, and Cicero Avenue.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Kedzie Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.

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 12.2 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Kedzie Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): 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 Palos Hills, 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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