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Trip from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

64.3 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

Hinckley, IL

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Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lincoln Avenue, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 294 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 64.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lincoln Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Lincoln Avenue
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
I 294 South
Tri-State Tollway
Mile-Long Bridge
US 6
US 6 West
West 159th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Lincoln Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Sycamore Street

43 ft · 4 sec · South Sycamore Street
2

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

10 mi · 15 min · East Lincoln Avenue
3

Continue straight

25 mi · 31 min
4

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
6

Keep slight left

1.0 mi · 2 min
7

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

3.6 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
9

Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
10

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 6: 159th Street
12

Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 6 West: 159th Street
13

Turn straight onto West 159th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 159th Street
14

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
15

Turn right onto 163rd Street

66 ft · 3 sec · 163rd Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Hinckley, IL · 34m into the drive

village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downers Grove, IL

32 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

Big Rock, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Downers Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Hinckley, 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

$10.05 one way

$20.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.04 $22.07
premium $4.89 $12.37 $24.75
diesel $5.61 $14.20 $28.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.09
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hinckley, IL

Late night in Hinckley on Thursday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Thursday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

2 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 8m 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 Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lincoln Avenue, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 294 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Hinckley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.05 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 drive from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hinckley, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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