Trip from Beach Park, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 29m

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

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Beach Park, IL

Ahnaf Piash

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Beach Park, IL to Markham, IL covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Edens Expressway, Skokie Highway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Edens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Beach Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 67.5 miles, with most of the trip on Edens Expressway and Skokie Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on Edens Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Edens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edens Expressway and Skokie Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

47 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis

63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

64 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Edens Expressway	13.7 mi	17m
Skokie Highway	13.5 mi	15m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)	8.8 mi	11m
Kennedy Expressway	8.1 mi	11m
I 57	7.9 mi	10m
Skokie Valley Road	3.4 mi	3m
North Green Bay Road	2.8 mi	4m
Dan Ryan Expressway	2.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Edens Expressway — 13.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

306 ft · 26 sec · this road

Turn right

209 ft · 20 sec

At end of road, turn left onto CH A13

429 ft · 15 sec · West Beach Road

Turn right onto CH W34

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

Turn right onto CH 65

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yorkhouse Road

Turn left onto IL 131

2.8 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

144 ft · 7 sec

Turn right onto IL 132

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 41 South: Chicago Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 41

9.7 mi · 11 min · Skokie Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 41

3.4 mi · 3 min · Skokie Valley Road

Continue on US 41

3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 94; US 41

14 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.1 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

7.9 mi · 10 min · I 57

Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto IL 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 147th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

Trip Plan

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 33.7 miles from Beach Park, IL, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 67.5 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Beach Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Beach Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beach Park, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Edens Expressway for about 13.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Beach Park, IL · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

34 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.

Popular next leg

Evanston, IL to Markham, IL

37.4 mi · 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Beach Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Markham, IL

The final approach into Markham, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Markham, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.25 one way

$20.51 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.30	$22.60
premium	$4.80	$12.74	$25.49
diesel	$5.64	$15.00	$29.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.3	$7.09	$3.24
Efficient EV	16.9	$5.91	$2.70
EV Truck/SUV	27	$9.45	$4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Beach Park, IL

Afternoon in Beach Park on Monday

Local time

2:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Afternoon in Markham on Monday

Local time

2:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM 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

15 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

1h 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beach Park, IL to Markham, IL covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Edens Expressway, Skokie Highway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Beach Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Beach Park, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Beach Park, IL to Markham, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Markham, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beach Park, IL

Markham, IL

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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