Origin
Markham, IL
Late night in Markham on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Hallock, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
89.7 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Hallock, IL
Zsolt Pujsz
Trip Overview
The drive from Markham, IL to Hallock, IL covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, IL 1, North 2100 E Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 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.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 89.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 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 18 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 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
5
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 straight / right lanes.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 312
Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
4
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
IL 1 / E 7000S Road
Turn right onto IL 1 / E 7000S Road
Navigation decision point
4
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 1 / West Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Hallock, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Momence along the way.
Momence
36.3 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 32.7 mi | 36m |
| IL 1 | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| North 2100 E Road | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| East Court Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| County Highway 10 | 5.1 mi | 19m |
| West Walnut Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 32.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Hallock, 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
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 151A
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 57
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 312
Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
8
Turn straight onto IL 17
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Court Street
9
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Route 1
10
Continue on IL 1
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
11
Turn right onto IL 1
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
E 7000S Road
12
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
S 7000E Road
13
Continue on IL 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North 2100 E Road
14
Continue on IL 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2100 East Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto IL 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 1
17
Turn left onto County Highway 10
5.1 mi
·
19 min
·
County Highway 10
18
Arrive at destination
County Highway 10
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 44.9 miles from Markham, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 54m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallock, 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 89.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Markham, IL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hallock, IL
The final approach into Hallock, 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 Hallock, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.56 | $5.74 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Hallock, IL
Late night in Hallock on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
2h 16m 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 Hallock, IL covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 1, North 2100 E Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.9 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 $14.02 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 straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Hallock, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Momence along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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