Savoy to Markham is 120.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes via I-57, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it’s ideal for a single-day trip. You can expect a predictable travel experience with minimal complexities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.3 miles from Savoy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
112.7 mi
2h 1m
West Curtis Road
2.8 mi
5m
I 80
2.2 mi
3m
North Dunlap Avenue
1 mi
1m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
163rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 112.7 mi, about 2h 1m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 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 Savoy, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
112 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 45
1.0 mi·1 min·North Dunlap Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Curtis Road
2.8 mi·5 min·West Curtis Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 57 North: KankakeeUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 57
113 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi·3 min·I 80
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
10
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
11
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour, 15-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever works best for you. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Markham. With only 120.6 miles, you likely won't need more than one quick stop for fuel or a restroom break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 112.7-mile stretch on I-57, as services might be less frequent in some sections. The $18 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Savoy, IL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.7 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Savoy, 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 Savoy, IL
This is one driving day of about 120.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Savoy, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 112.7 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 1 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip|~1m in|West Curtis Road
Turn left onto West Curtis Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North: Kankakee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 57 North: Kankakee
5
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 9m 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
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
$18.40 one way
$36.80 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$20.26
$40.53
premium
$4.81
$22.82
$45.64
diesel
$5.40
$25.65
$51.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.2
0
$12.66
$5.79
Efficient EV
30.2
0
$10.55
$4.82
EV Truck/SUV
48.2
0
$16.88
$7.72
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 26, 2026
Origin
Savoy, IL
Late night
in Savoy on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
ENE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
61°F
Roberts, IL
60 mi in
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
8 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
2h 15m 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 120.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the 120.6 miles on interstates like I-57 and I-80. You'll experience a long stretch of 112.7 miles on I-57 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you get closer to your destination. The latter part of the drive involves navigating more local traffic patterns.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Curtis Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Curtis Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 15m 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: at 1 miles (West Curtis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 120.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 112.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 1 miles (West Curtis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Markham, IL before heading back.
