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Trip from Ramsey, IL to Markham, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

216 mi

348 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 51m ★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m

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

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Downtown Ramsey, IL, IL

Ramsey, IL

Wolrider YURTSEVEN

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Armando Ascorve

Trip Overview

This 217.1-mile journey from Ramsey, IL to Markham, IL is designed for a single day of driving, with an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 28 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including West Main Street, South Superior Street, and County Road 2400 East, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $33, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace for exploring the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you prefer a less hurried experience over high-speed travel.

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

108 miles from Ramsey, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m 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
South Superior Street 14.6 mi 16m
I 80 2.2 mi 3m
County Road 2400 East 2 mi 2m
North 2600 East Road 1 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 109.6 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Front Street

107 ft · 13 sec · East Front Street
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

195 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 51

15 mi · 16 min · South Superior Street
4

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 East
5

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue
6

Continue on US 51

0.4 mi · 31 sec · South Poplar Street
7

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 1st Street
8

Turn left onto US 51; IL 16

382 ft · 5 sec · Cedar Street
9

Turn right onto US 51; IL 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
10

Continue on US 51; IL 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2600 East Road
11

Turn left onto US 51

46 mi · 51 min · US 51
12

Continue on I 72

37 mi · 39 min · I 72
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 182B Toward I 57 North: Chicago
14

Merge onto I 57

110 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Exit 345A Toward I 80 East: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 80

2.2 mi · 3 min · I 80
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

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 3 hours and 28 minutes, this 217.1-mile drive is easily accomplished in one day. Consider starting your journey in the morning to allow for flexibility and potential unscheduled stops. While the route has only one designated stop, you'll find plenty of opportunities to pull over on local roads if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $33; it's wise to fill up before leaving Ramsey, IL, as local road travel can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying close attention to your navigation, especially on County Road 2400 East.

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 108 miles from Ramsey, IL, or about 2h 4m 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 48 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108 miles or 2h 4m 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 19m

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 Ramsey, 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 Ramsey, IL

This is one driving day of about 216 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Ramsey, 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.

Downtown Rantoul, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rantoul, IL

108 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108 miles from Ramsey, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monee, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 17min to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hazel Crest, Illinois

1.8 mi

Spring Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pana, Illinois

2.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posen, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

Spring Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Pana, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12175623999

Whiskey Bill's Saloon and Liquor Emporium, LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Pana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12175629388

Visit website

Perkins American Food Co.

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Decatur, Illinois

+12176198360

Visit website

Subway

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Pana, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12175623311

Visit website

Champs Chicken

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Pana, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12175624688

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12178761310

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

121 Coffee Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12175427962

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Forsyth, Illinois

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 215 — 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 | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
102.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
102.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
212.2 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
215 mi into trip | ~4h 1m 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

$33.77 one way

$67.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.08 $74.15
premium $4.89 $41.57 $83.13
diesel $5.61 $47.69 $95.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.8 0 $22.68 $10.37
Efficient EV 54 0 $18.90 $8.64
EV Truck/SUV 86.4 1 $30.24 $13.82

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Ramsey, IL

Late night in Ramsey on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

4h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 217.1-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll be following local roads like West Main Street and South Superior Street, which means you should be prepared for frequent turns and potentially slower speeds compared to highway travel. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local roads suggests you'll encounter them regularly. This route will likely feel like a steady progression through Illinois communities rather than a fast-paced transit.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main 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 216 miles you will encounter 13 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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.6 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 4h 3m. Total distance: 216 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 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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