The drive from Markham, IL to Burgess, IL covers 183.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, IL 17, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.5 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.64 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.6 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 183.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 183.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and IL 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.5 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 143.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IL 17. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.6 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
144.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|I 280
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280 toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Isla...
4
145.1 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 74 East: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
4
145.3 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 80; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge onto I 80; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
155.1 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Markham, IL and Burgess, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Cambridge.
Rock Island
144.6 mi in|~2h 40m|via I 280
Cambridge
155.1 mi in|~2h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
143.5 mi
2h 38m
IL 17
10.9 mi
16m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.7 mi
10m
US 150
6.4 mi
9m
US 67
5.4 mi
8m
40th Avenue
2.6 mi
10m
IL 81
1.7 mi
2m
Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 143.5 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Burgess, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft·6 sec·163rd Street
2
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West
4
Merge onto I 80
144 mi·2 hr 38 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
0.5 mi·31 sec·I 280
Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
7
Merge onto I 80; IL 110
519 ft·6 sec·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
9.6 mi·10 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
10
Turn right onto IL 81
0.9 mi·1 min·IL 81
11
Continue on IL 81
0.4 mi·38 sec·South Street
12
Continue on IL 81
0.8 mi·1 min·IL 81
13
Turn left onto US 150
6.4 mi·9 min·US 150
14
Turn right onto IL 17
11 mi·16 min·IL 17
15
Turn left onto US 67
5.4 mi·8 min·US 67
16
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
2.6 mi·10 min·40th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 235th Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·235th Street
18
Turn slight left onto 41st Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·41st Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
41st Avenue
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 91.6 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.5 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.6 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgess, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Markham, 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 Markham, IL
This is one driving day of about 183.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 80 for about 143.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.6 mi from Markham, IL
· 1h 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55
0
$19.24
$8.79
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
EV Truck/SUV
73.3
0
$25.65
$11.72
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Markham, IL
Night
in Markham on Thursday
Local time
9:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burgess, IL
Night
in Burgess on Thursday
Local time
9:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Peru, IL
92 mi in
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
18 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
3h 41m 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 Markham, IL to Burgess, IL covers 183.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, IL 17, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.6 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 $28.64 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.6 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Markham, IL and Burgess, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Cambridge.
