Origin
Shelbyville, IL
Morning in Shelbyville on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, 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 37m
Distance
186.4 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelbyville, IL
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Markham, IL
Armando Ascorve
Trip Overview
The drive from Shelbyville, IL to Markham, IL covers 186.4 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Route 16, Marshall Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
93.2 miles from Shelbyville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 155 mi | 2h 47m |
| Route 16 | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| Marshall Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Charleston Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 155 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on IL 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on IL 16
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 16
3
Continue on IL 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
4
Continue on IL 16
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 16
5
Continue on IL 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 16
6
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Marshall Avenue
7
Continue on IL 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 16
8
Continue on IL 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marshall Avenue
9
Turn left onto IL 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 21st Street
10
Turn right onto IL 16
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Charleston Avenue
11
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
12
Merge onto I 57
155 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use 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 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use 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
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 93.2 miles from Shelbyville, IL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155 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 41 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Shelbyville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Shelbyville, IL
This is one driving day of about 186.4 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Shelbyville, 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 155 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.2 miles from Shelbyville, 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 155 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 23.9 and 185.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 16 / South 21st Street
Turn left onto IL 16 / South 21st Street
Navigation decision point
3
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 16 / Charleston Avenue
Turn right onto IL 16 / Charleston Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
182.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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
185.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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
$29.14 one way
$58.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.00 | $63.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.10 | $11.93 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Morning in Markham on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
4 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 37m 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?
186.4 mi in 3h 37m, mostly highway — 155 mi of that is on I 57.
94% 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: 155 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Route 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 23.9 miles in near IL 16 / South 21st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m 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 23.9 miles (IL 16 / South 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (IL 16 / Charleston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Shelbyville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1827
Shelbyville is a city in Central Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Chautauqua Auditorium — historic icosagonal (20-sided) wooden chautauqua meeting hall located at Forest...
- • Shelbyville Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
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 37m. Total distance: 186.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 155 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: at 23.9 miles (IL 16 / South 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (IL 16 / Charleston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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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