Martinsville, IL to Markham, IL is 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m via I 57 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The majority of your travel will be on major interstates, making for a straightforward drive. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking for a direct way to cover ground without extensive navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.3 miles from Martinsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
154.7 mi
2h 46m
I 70
16 mi
17m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
I 80
2.2 mi
3m
County Road 1825 E
2 mi
2m
18th Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 154.7 mi, about 2h 46m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~928 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,278
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Martinsville, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on Cereus Lane
461 ft·22 sec·Cereus Lane
2
Turn right onto North York Street
0.9 mi·1 min·North York Street
3
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·46 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
16 mi·17 min·I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IL 130
7
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Haughton Highway
8
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
9
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
10
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
11
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 E
12
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
13
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
15
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
17
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi·3 min·I 80
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
24
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
25
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under 4 hours, you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving Martinsville in the morning will allow you to arrive in Markham with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point on I 57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches where services might be less frequent, though your estimated fuel cost is only around $30 for the 202.6 miles.
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 101.3 miles from Martinsville, IL, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.7 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 2m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Martinsville, 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 154.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North York Street
Turn right onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip|~22m in|IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Navigation decision point
5
44.2 mi into trip|~1h in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
198.9 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
201.6 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward Kedzie Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.44 one way
$74.88 round trip
$4.69/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.33
$42.51
$85.03
premium
$5.88
$46.86
$93.72
diesel
$6.58
$52.47
$104.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.73
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.36
$12.97
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Martinsville, IL
Morning
in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 20 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NW 15 to 20 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM 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
2 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
3h 53m 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 202.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of this 202.6-mile drive on highways, primarily I 57 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch on these interstates is 154.7 miles, so expect long periods of consistent cruising. As you approach your destination, the transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve more frequent exits and local traffic.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North York Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 202.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 202.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
