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Trip from University Park, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

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Downtown University Park, IL, IL

University Park, IL

Quang Vuong

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

University Park, IL to Markham, IL is 12.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Governors Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and mostly surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple point-to-point drive without the need for overnight stays. You can expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governors Highway 5.8 mi 9m
Kedzie Avenue 4 mi 7m
University Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
Stuenkel Road 0.8 mi 1m
Burnham Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Crawford Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Sandra Drive <0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Governors Highway — 5.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

203 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Sandra Drive

244 ft · 12 sec · Sandra Drive
3

Turn right onto Burnham Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Burnham Drive
4

Turn left onto CH 49

1.8 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
5

Turn left onto Stuenkel Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Stuenkel Road
6

Turn right onto Governors Highway

3.6 mi · 5 min · Governors Highway
7

Continue on Crawford Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Crawford Avenue
8

Turn right onto Governors Highway

2.2 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway
Use the right lane.
9

Turn slight left onto Kedzie Avenue

4.0 mi · 7 min · Kedzie Avenue
10

Turn left onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
11

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — 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 | Sandra Drive

Turn right onto Sandra Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Burnham Drive

Turn right onto Burnham Drive

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Stuenkel Road

Turn left onto Stuenkel Road

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | Governors Highway

Turn right onto Governors Highway

Navigation decision point

6
6.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | Governors Highway

Turn right onto Governors Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.97 one way

$3.94 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.17 $4.34
premium $4.81 $2.44 $4.88
diesel $5.40 $2.74 $5.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 25, 2026

Origin

University Park, IL

Morning in University Park on Sunday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Sunday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

1 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

24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is primarily on surface roads, with only about 14% of the route on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Governors Highway for 5.8 miles. Expect to navigate through developed areas with frequent intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The transition from any highway segments to surface roads will be noticeable as you encounter local traffic patterns.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Governors Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sandra Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Sandra Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Burnham Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Stuenkel Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Governors Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandra Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Burnham Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Stuenkel Road): Navigation decision point.

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.

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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