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Trip from Gage Park, IL to Markham, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

27m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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Downtown Gage Park, IL, IL

Gage Park, IL

Chris F

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Gage Park, IL to Markham, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Kedzie Avenue, West 55th Street, South Richmond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on South Kedzie Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 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

7.2 miles from Gage Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Kedzie Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 West 54th Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 55th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 54th Street

Turn left onto West 54th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Richmond Street

Turn left onto South Richmond Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 55th Street

Turn right onto West 55th Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
14.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | 163rd Street

Turn right onto 163rd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Kedzie Avenue 13.9 mi 26m
West 55th Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Richmond Street 0.1 mi <1m
West 54th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Francisco Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Kedzie Avenue — 13.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Francisco Avenue

164 ft · 12 sec · South Francisco Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 54th Street

338 ft · 20 sec · West 54th Street
3

Turn left onto South Richmond Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Richmond Street
4

Turn right onto West 55th Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West 55th Street
5

Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

14 mi · 26 min · South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
7

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 7.2 miles from Gage Park, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 14.4 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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 Gage Park, 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 Gage Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gage 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 South Kedzie Avenue for about 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from Gage Park, IL · 14m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

7 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Gage 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 7.4
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.47 $4.94
premium $4.89 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Gage Park, IL

Evening in Gage Park on Tuesday

Local time

7:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

7:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago 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

6 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

27m 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 Gage Park, IL to Markham, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Kedzie Avenue, West 55th Street, South Richmond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Gage Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 55th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gage Park, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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