Origin
Markham, IL
Night in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Hickory Hills, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Hickory Hills, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.5-mile drive from Markham to Hickory Hills in Illinois is a quick local hop, taking about 21 minutes to complete. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an easy addition to your day rather than a destination in itself. Given its brevity, this trip is best suited as a single-day adventure, perfect for running errands or connecting two nearby points in the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate using local roads like Kedzie Avenue and West 95th Street, with a brief portion on the Tri-State Tollway.
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
6.8 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 13.5-mile journey. While there's a 8.4-mile stretch on the Tri-State Tollway, the majority of your time will be spent on surface streets like Kedzie Avenue and West 95th Street. This means you'll be encountering more traffic signals and intersections than you would on a pure highway route. The drive offers a true slice of local Illinois commuting, with frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near IL 83 / West 147th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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IL 83 / West 147th Street
Turn right onto IL 83 / West 147th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
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 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
5
12 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 95th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Roberts Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 147th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 91st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 8.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Hickory Hills, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
10 sec
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163rd Street
2
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 147th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 12; US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South Roberts Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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South Roberts Road
9
Turn left onto 91st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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91st Street
10
Arrive at destination
91st Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 21-minute drive covering just 13.5 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving during off-peak hours will make navigating Kedzie Avenue and West 95th Street even smoother. The $2 fuel cost means you won't need to worry much about stopping for gas, but it's always a good idea to have a full tank before you depart. Keep an eye out for traffic signals, especially on West 95th Street, as they'll be your main pacing points for this turn-heavy route.
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 6.8 miles from Markham, IL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.4 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 13.5 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory Hills, 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 13.5 miles and 21m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 8.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Markham, IL · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hickory Hills, IL
The final approach into Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills, 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
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Tri-state Tollway
(8.4 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
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.
Destination
Hickory Hills, IL
Night in Hickory Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
21m 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 Hickory Hills, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Kedzie Avenue, West 95th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles (IL 83 / West 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Markham, IL to Hickory Hills, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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