Trip from Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

27m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 29m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL covers 14.3 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 Kedzie Avenue, West 55th Street, South Francisco Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Kedzie Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (West 55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (South Francisco Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

6

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

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

13.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | West 55th Street

Turn right onto West 55th Street

Navigation decision point

4

14.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | South Francisco Avenue

Turn left onto South Francisco Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kedzie Avenue	13.9 mi	26m
West 55th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South Francisco Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
163rd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Kedzie Avenue — 13.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street

2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

14 mi · 26 min · Kedzie Avenue

Use the left lane.

3

Turn right onto West 55th Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West 55th Street

4

Turn left onto South Francisco Avenue

497 ft · 21 sec · South Francisco Avenue

5

Arrive at destination

South Francisco Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.24 one way

$4.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.45	$4.91
premium	$4.89	$2.75	$5.50
diesel	$5.61	$3.16	$6.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.3	$1.50	$0.69
Efficient EV	3.6	$1.25	$0.57
EV Truck/SUV	5.7	$2.00	$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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Friday

Local time

1:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Gage Park, IL

Late night in Gage Park on Friday

Local time

1:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

22 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

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 Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL covers 14.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kedzie Avenue, West 55th Street, South Francisco Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.24 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 Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (West 55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (South Francisco Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Markham, IL to Gage Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Markham, IL

Gage Park, IL

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

27m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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