Origin
Fox, IL
Evening in Fox on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox, IL to Markham, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Fox, IL to Markham, IL covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fox, IL to Markham, IL covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near East Schoolhouse Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Schoolhouse Road
Turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| East Schoolhouse Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| IL 71 | 4 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Renwick Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on West Fox Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Fox Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Eldamain Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Eldamain Road
3
Turn left onto IL 71
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 71
4
Turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
6
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
8
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
9
Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
10
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
11
Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
12
Continue on IL 7
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West 9th Street
13
Continue on IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 355
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 0A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
17
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
20
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Fox, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Fox, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Markham on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fox, IL to Markham, IL covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Fox, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fox, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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