Origin
Pana, IL
Late night in Pana on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pana, 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 41m
Distance
198.5 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pana, IL
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Markham, IL
Armando Ascorve
Trip Overview
This 198.5-mile journey from Pana to Markham is a straightforward trek across the Illinois Midwest, typically taking about 3 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Because the route is highly efficient, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the heart of the state, you will rely primarily on I-57, US-51, and I-72 to reach your destination. Whether you are heading north for business or personal travel, the drive offers a reliable, no-nonsense connection between these two Illinois points.
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
99.2 miles from Pana, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 109.6 mi | 1h 58m |
| US 51 | 46.1 mi | 51m |
| I 72 | 36.6 mi | 39m |
| I 80 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North 2600 East Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 109.6 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pana, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
463 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Poplar Street
3
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
5
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
6
Continue on US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
7
Turn left onto US 51
46 mi
·
51 min
·
US 51
8
Continue on I 72
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 72
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 182B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 57
110 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
15
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is well under four hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without worrying about a multi-day itinerary. Planning for a single stop along the way is a smart strategy to break up the monotony of the 198.5-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the long 109.6-mile stretch on I-57, as choosing a reliable exit for your break will help you manage your $30 fuel budget effectively. Because the route relies so heavily on major interstates, check for typical highway traffic patterns before you leave to ensure your timing remains consistent with the estimated 3-hour and 41-minute duration.
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 99.2 miles from Pana, IL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 1m
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 Pana, 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 Pana, IL
This is one driving day of about 198.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pana, 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 109.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from Pana, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.6 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 197.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 51; IL 16 / South Poplar Street
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / South Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
5
84.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 57 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
194.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m 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
197.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m 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
$31.03 one way
$62.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.07 | $68.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.83 | $87.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.84 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.79 | $12.70 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night in Markham on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
9 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 41m 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 198.5
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 98% of this drive consists of highway travel. The route is dominated by a major interstate grind, featuring a significant 109.6-mile stretch on I-57 that allows for steady, uninterrupted progress. While the transition between US-51 and the interstate system provides some variety in road type, the overall personality of the drive is focused on speed and directness. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent, favoring functional highway miles over technical turns or slow-paced local stretches. It is a straightforward corridor designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 51. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51; IL 16 / South Poplar Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 198.5 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: near the start (US 51; IL 16 / South Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 84.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85.1 miles (I 57): 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 3h 41m. Total distance: 198.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.6 miles on I 57. 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.
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: near the start (US 51; IL 16 / South Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 84.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 85.1 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 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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