Olney, IL to Markham, IL is 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m via I 57 and IL 33, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, entirely within Illinois, so you'll experience consistent Midwestern scenery. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Plan for this to be a rather direct transit between your origin and destination.
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
111.6 miles from Olney, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
154.7 mi
2h 46m
IL 33
36.3 mi
53m
South Van Buren Street
11 mi
15m
County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
9m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
I 80
2.2 mi
3m
North West Street
1.4 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
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 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 Olney, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on South Walnut Street
156 ft·8 sec·South Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto West Market Street
221 ft·12 sec·West Market Street
3
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
237 ft·16 sec·South Kitchell Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Turn right onto IL 130
1.4 mi·2 min·North West Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi·9 min·County Road 1100 East
7
Continue on IL 130
11 mi·15 min·South Van Buren Street
8
Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130
36 mi·53 min·IL 33; IL 130
9
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
10
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
11
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
13
Merge onto I 57
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi·3 min·I 80
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
18
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 28m estimated drive time, departing in the morning is ideal to allow for a leisurely pace and potential traffic. You'll want to fuel up before leaving Olney, as the $34 fuel cost is an estimate and gas prices can vary. There's only one recommended stop for this route, so consider making it a break point about halfway through your drive on I 57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Markham, especially if you're driving during peak traffic hours.
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 111.6 miles from Olney, IL, or about 2h 26m 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 49 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 26m 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 43m
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 Olney, 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 Olney, IL
This is one driving day of about 223.1 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Olney, 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 222.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Kitchell Street
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 130 / North West Street
Turn right onto IL 130 / North West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
219.3 mi into trip|~4h 22m 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
222.1 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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
$32.95 one way
$65.89 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$36.37
$72.74
premium
$4.72
$41.42
$82.85
diesel
$4.80
$42.13
$84.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.9
0
$23.43
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.52
$8.92
EV Truck/SUV
89.2
1
$31.23
$14.28
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Olney, IL
Morning
in Olney on Monday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 12 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning
in Markham on Monday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph75% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM 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
3 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
4h 28m 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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 223.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the route on major roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 154.7 miles, on I 57. The highway portion concludes, and you'll transition to surface streets like IL 33 and South Van Buren Street for the final miles. Expect a high volume of exits and traffic merging as you approach your destination in the Chicago metropolitan area.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Kitchell Street.
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 28m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 23 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 (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Markham, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
