Trip from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

202.1 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 48m

8 AM

4h 13m

10 AM

3h 57m

12 PM

3h 54m

3 PM

3h 58m

5 PM

4h 12m

8 PM

3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Berlin, IL

Esteban Arango

Markham, IL

Armando Ascorve

Trip Overview

This 202.2-mile drive from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL is a feasible one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, including East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. Given the relatively short duration and the absence of major highway stretches, this route offers a relaxed pace through the Midwest region of Illinois. It's well-suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stay.

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 miles from New Berlin, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	143.7 mi	2h 34m
I 80	27.6 mi	34m
I 72	19.7 mi	21m
Old Route 54	8.2 mi	11m
Kedzie Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
East Illinois Street	0.4 mi	<1m
East Birch Street	0.1 mi	<1m
North Olive Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 143.7 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, IL and Markham, IL.

Start on North Olive Street

179 ft · 15 sec · North Olive Street

Turn left onto East Illinois Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East Illinois Street

Continue on East Birch Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Birch Street

Continue on Old Route 54

8.2 mi · 11 min · Old Route 54

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 72; US 36

20 mi · 21 min · I 72; US 36

Continue on I 55

20 mi · 21 min · I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

94 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 250A Toward I 80 East: Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

28 mi · 34 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

Trip Plan

For this 202.2-mile, approximately 3-hour drive, departing in the morning is recommended to take full advantage of the daylight and potentially lighter local traffic. With only one stop suggested and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $31 and local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the speed limit changes as you transition between different towns and areas along East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54.

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 miles from New Berlin, IL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.7 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 44 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 1h 53m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Berlin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 New Berlin, IL

This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from New Berlin, 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 55 for about 143.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

101 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Markham, IL

112.8 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Grandview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from New Berlin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 14.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Diamond, Illinois

1.4 mi

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Normal, Illinois

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posen, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 202.1

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Crepe N Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Lenox, Illinois

2.4 mi

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Braidwood, Illinois

2.1 mi

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 14.4

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.8

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13098081071

Visit website

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 202.1

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

Route 66 Polk-A-Dot Drive In

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.8

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18154583377

Visit website

Waffles Kafé

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.6

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18157178135

Visit website

My Happy Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.8

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18155185576

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 187.6

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18153207500

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 202.1

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Crepe N Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 187.6

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18157178097

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 158.8

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 173.2

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 173.2

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Gost Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.6

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17088403999

Visit website

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 158.8

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Grounded Coffee Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.6

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18157178815

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.6

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.6

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+17089956082

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 158.8

Wilmington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18154769009

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.5 and 201 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

49.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago

78.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

173.4 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

201 mi into trip | ~3h 45m 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

$31.60 one way

$63.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.69	$69.38
premium	$4.89	$38.89	$77.78
diesel	$5.61	$44.62	$89.24

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: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.6	0	$21.22	$9.70
Efficient EV	50.5	0	$17.68	$8.08
EV Truck/SUV	80.8	1	$28.29	$12.93

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, IL

Morning in New Berlin on Sunday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Sunday

Local time

6:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

101 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

5 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 47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 202.2-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads like East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54 for the full 3 hours and 11 minutes. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the character of the drive will likely involve frequent turns and varying speed limits as you pass through different communities. This type of route offers a more intimate feel for the landscape and local towns, rather than the typical interstate experience.

99% 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: 143.7 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.5 miles in near I 55.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 202.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

78.9 mi in | ~1h 29m | via I 55

About the Cities

Arriving in Markham, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1925

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 202.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 143.7 miles on I 55. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Markham, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pizza Ranch

La Bodega Cafe

Pizza Ranch

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

Bloomin Cafe

Glo Jean's Kitchen

Route 66 Polk-A-Dot Drive In

Waffles Kafé

My Happy Cafe

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

La Bodega Cafe

Crepe N Brew

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

Kafe De Kasa

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

Gost Coffee Roasters

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

Grounded Coffee Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Waypoints

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fratello's Deli & Cafe

The Wine Cafe

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Berlin, IL

Markham, IL

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 47m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Markham, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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