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Trip from Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

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Downtown Kildeer, IL, IL

Kildeer, IL

Veronika Andrews

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, IL 53, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.90 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

26 miles from Kildeer, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 12m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 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 0.9 miles in near US 12 / Rand Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 52 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 0.9 miles (US 12 / Rand Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 12 / Rand Road

Turn sharp left onto US 12 / Rand Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
8
9 mi into trip | ~15m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7
16 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 290 East: Chicago
8
25.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

25.2 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 23.8 mi 30m
IL 53 11.3 mi 14m
I 290 9.3 mi 12m
North Rand Road 2.4 mi 3m
Rand Road 1.1 mi 1m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West 159th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 23.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Grove Drive

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North Grove Drive
2

Continue on West Willow Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · West Willow Drive
3

Turn left onto North Buffalo Run Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Buffalo Run Street
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Grove Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Long Grove Road
5

Turn sharp left onto Rand Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rand Road
6

Continue on North Rand Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road
7

Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

0.3 mi · 41 sec · IL 53 South
8

Merge slight left

4.4 mi · 5 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290 East: Chicago
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
12

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
14

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

138 ft · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
16

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
17

Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
18

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
19

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

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 6: 159th Street
20

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

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 6 West: 159th Street
21

Turn straight onto West 159th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 159th Street
22

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
23

Turn right onto 163rd Street

66 ft · 3 sec · 163rd Street
24

Arrive at your destination

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 26 miles from Kildeer, IL, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 52 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26 miles or 37m 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 1m

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 Kildeer, 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 Kildeer, IL

This is one driving day of about 52 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kildeer, 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 Tri-State Tollway for about 23.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Kildeer, IL · 37m into the drive

Downtown Des Plaines, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

26 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

Des Plaines, IL to Markham, IL

38.8 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Kildeer, 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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 48.4
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

$7.90 one way

$15.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $8.71 $17.41
premium $4.80 $9.82 $19.63
diesel $5.64 $11.55 $23.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

RPT Realty Deer Grove Centre (Palatine, IL)

Palatine, IL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL)

Lake Zurich, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wickstrom Auto Group - DCFC

Barrington, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Arlington Acura of Palatine - Front Parking

Palatine, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

801 W Dundee Rd

Arlington Heights, IL

EV Connect

4 DCFC

NorthWest Electric

Mount Prospect, IL

NOODOE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 Non-Networked: 2 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 NOODOE: 1 POWERPUMP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Kildeer, IL

Late night in Kildeer on Monday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Monday

Local time

5:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 22% 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

11 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 12m 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 Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, IL 53, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Kildeer, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 52 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 12 / Rand Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kildeer, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

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