Trip from Markham, IL to Aviston, IL

Drive Time

4h 56m

Distance

269.1 mi

433 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 43m ★

6 AM

4h 57m

8 AM

5h 24m

10 AM

5h 6m

12 PM

5h 3m

3 PM

5h 7m

5 PM

5h 22m

8 PM

4h 48m

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

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Markham, IL

Mike Tyurin

Aviston, IL

Yusuf Çelik

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Aviston, IL covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, West Missouri Avenue, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 228 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.6 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 56m highway drive covering 269.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and West Missouri Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 228 miles on I 57.

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.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 228 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Missouri Avenue. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 269.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kedzie Avenue

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

232 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Towns Along This Route

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

Sandoval

231.6 mi in | ~4h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	228 mi	4h 5m
West Missouri Avenue	14.1 mi	16m
US 50	13.1 mi	15m
Poplar	2.7 mi	3m
East Poplar Street	2.7 mi	3m
I 80	2.3 mi	3m
West Main Street	2.2 mi	2m
12th Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 228 mi, about 4h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 6 sec · 163rd Street

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West

Merge onto I 80

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 80

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 57

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · I 57

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

41 mi · 43 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Keep slight right at fork

83 ft · 2 sec

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Turn right onto US 50

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51

443 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 16 sec · N Mine St

Turn right onto US 50

14 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

Turn right onto US 50; IL 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

Turn left onto US 50

13 mi · 15 min · US 50

Turn left onto Russland Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Russland Road

Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Old US Hwy 50

Continue on Harrison Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Harrison Street

Turn right onto Clinton Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Clinton Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

106 ft · 4 sec · 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 134.6 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.6 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Markham, 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 Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 269.1 miles and 4h 56m.

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

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 228 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.6 mi from Markham, IL · 2h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

135 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

Champaign, IL to Aviston, IL

159.6 mi · 3h

Pacing Suggestions

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.6 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228 miles.

Arriving in Aviston, IL

The final approach into Aviston, 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 Aviston, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.87 one way

$81.75 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$45.06	$90.12
premium	$4.80	$50.80	$101.60
diesel	$5.64	$59.78	$119.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.7	0	$28.26	$12.92
Efficient EV	67.3	0	$23.55	$10.76
EV Truck/SUV	107.6	1	$37.67	$17.22

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Markham, IL

Afternoon in Markham on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aviston, IL

Afternoon in Aviston on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

4h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Markham, IL to Aviston, IL covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, West Missouri Avenue, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134.6 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Markham, IL to Aviston, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aviston, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Markham, IL

Aviston, IL

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 56m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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