Robinson, IL to Markham, IL is 223.2 miles and takes about 4h 30m via I 57 and IL 130, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the drive. It's a recommended one-day trip, so you can easily get on the road and reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. This route is a practical option for anyone looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
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 Robinson, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
154.7 mi
2h 46m
IL 130
34.1 mi
50m
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi
28m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
I 80
2.2 mi
3m
East Main Street
2.2 mi
4m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
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
~928 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,278
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Robinson, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on Douglas Street
190 ft·15 sec·Douglas Street
2
Turn left onto IL 33
1.7 mi·3 min·East Main Street
3
Continue on IL 33
6.9 mi·10 min·East 1050th Avenue
4
Continue on IL 33
0.6 mi·57 sec·W Main St
5
Continue on IL 33
0.5 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
6
Continue on IL 33
12 mi·18 min·East 1050th Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 130
34 mi·50 min·IL 130
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
9
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
10
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
12
Merge onto I 57
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi·3 min·I 80
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
17
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 30 minute duration, leaving in the morning from Robinson, IL will allow you to arrive in Markham, IL with plenty of daylight. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan that break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing to avoid unnecessary detours. Since this is a single-day drive, flexibility is key; you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transition from I 57 to IL 130, as this is where the driving environment will change.
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 Robinson, IL, or about 2h 28m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 28m 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 45m
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 Robinson, 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 Robinson, IL
This is one driving day of about 223.2 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Robinson, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 222.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 33 / East Main Street
Turn left onto IL 33 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip|~33m in|IL 130
Turn right onto IL 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
219.4 mi into trip|~4h 24m 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 28m 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
$37.23 one way
$74.46 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.47
$80.93
premium
$5.26
$46.21
$92.43
diesel
$6.18
$54.30
$108.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
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, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.44
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
EV Truck/SUV
89.3
1
$31.25
$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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Robinson, IL
Morning
in Robinson on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
NNE 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 7:56AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:24AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
W 0 to 5 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 7:56AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:24AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA 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
2 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 30m 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 223.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the 223.2 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 154.7 miles on I 57, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route transitions to surface roads, like IL 130 and East 1050th Avenue, for the remaining portion. Be prepared for the shift from high-speed interstate travel to local roads as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 130. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 33 / East Main 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 30m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IL 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 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 21 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: near the start (IL 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IL 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 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.
