Origin
Oswego, IL
Afternoon in Oswego on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oswego, 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
1h 7m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oswego, IL
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Markham, IL
Armando Ascorve
Trip Overview
This 48.4-mile drive from Oswego to Markham, Illinois, is a straightforward 1-hour journey perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving involved and a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. Given its short distance and duration, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. It's a practical local drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Plainfield Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| West 9th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Renwick Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Lockport Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oswego, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
2
Continue on Plainfield Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto West Lockport Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lockport Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
7
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
8
Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
9
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
10
Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
11
Continue on IL 7
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West 9th Street
12
Continue on IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 355
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
16
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
19
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Oswego, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Lockport Road
Turn left onto West Lockport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
41.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Markham, IL
Afternoon in Markham on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
26 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
1h 7m 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 48.4-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving. Instead, the journey is made up of navigating through local roads, primarily utilizing Plainfield Road, Ridge Road, and West Lockport Road. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaging, albeit slower, experience than a typical interstate cruise. The road's character remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed transit.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near West Lockport Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.4 miles (West Lockport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.31 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial 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.
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.
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: at 7.4 miles (West Lockport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Markham, 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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