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Trip from Markham, IL to West Garfield Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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 West Garfield Park, IL, IL

West Garfield Park, IL

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

Markham, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is 22.4 miles and takes about 37m via South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward connection between these two Illinois locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Cicero Avenue 13.6 mi 22m
Tri-State Tollway 2.9 mi 3m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Cicero Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
West Madison Street 0.8 mi 1m
West 147th Street 0.4 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Cicero Avenue — 13.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and West Garfield Park, 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 right onto IL 83

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West 147th Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 294

2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12B Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto IL 50

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cicero Avenue
8

Continue on IL 50

14 mi · 22 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto West Madison Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Madison Street
10

Arrive at destination

West Madison Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — 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

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | IL 83 / West 147th Street

Turn right onto IL 83 / West 147th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12B Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.85 $7.69
premium $4.89 $4.31 $8.62
diesel $5.61 $4.95 $9.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.17

Tri-state Tollway (2.9 mi) $0.17

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

8:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

West Garfield Park, IL

Morning in West Garfield Park on Tuesday

Local time

8:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

37m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles along South Cicero Avenue. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed as you traverse these local roads. The drive progresses through various urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on South Cicero Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.17 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: 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 West Garfield Park, 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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