Markham, IL to Saint Rose, IL is 265.4 miles and takes about 4h 57m via I 57 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region on a predominantly highway-focused path. It's a straightforward drive that should be manageable in a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to get from one point to another without extensive detours.
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
132.7 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
187.1 mi
3h 22m
I 70
61.7 mi
1h 6m
Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi
9m
St Rose Road
3.2 mi
5m
US Highway 40
2.5 mi
3m
I 80
2.3 mi
3m
Veterans Honor Parkway
1.6 mi
3m
Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 187.1 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Saint Rose, IL.
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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
187 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
8
Take the exit onto US 40
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 40
Exit 30Toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
9
Turn left onto US 40
0.3 mi·23 sec·Steiner Road
10
Continue on US 40
2.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 40
11
Turn left onto Veterans Honor Parkway
1.6 mi·3 min·Veterans Honor Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto St Rose Road
225 ft·4 sec·St Rose Road
13
Continue on St Rose Road
3.1 mi·5 min·St Rose Road
14
Continue on Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi·9 min·Saint Rose Road
15
Arrive at destination
Saint Rose Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 57m duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to ensure you have plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan to break up the drive around the halfway mark or whenever you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 187.1-mile stretch on I 57, as services might be more spaced out. The $41 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to have a little extra budgeted for fluctuations. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time as needed.
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 132.7 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.1 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 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 25m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Rose, 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 265.4 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 187.1 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 252.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
190.7 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
252.4 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
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252.7 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|US 40 / Steiner Road
Turn left onto US 40 / Steiner Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.49 one way
$82.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$45.56
$91.11
premium
$4.89
$51.07
$102.15
diesel
$5.61
$58.60
$117.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.6
0
$27.87
$12.74
Efficient EV
66.4
0
$23.22
$10.62
EV Truck/SUV
106.2
1
$37.16
$16.99
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Rose, IL
Late night
in Saint Rose on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Charleston, IL
133 mi in
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
7 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
4h 57m 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 a highway-focused drive for this journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 57 and I 70. This means you'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, making for a quick transit. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 187.1 miles on I 57, offering a period of steady driving. The final portion involves Saint Rose Road, which will provide a slight shift from the interstate pace as you approach your destination.
96% 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: 187.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m 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 190.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 265.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 187.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 36 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, 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 190.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Rose, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
