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Trip from Markham, IL to Kingston, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

75.3 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Kingston, IL, IL

Kingston, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Kingston, IL covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, IL 72, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.77 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

37.7 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 1h 49m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 75.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 22.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
8
25.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

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 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
25.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

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

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
29.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 20

Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, Yor...
7
29.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20 toward US 20 West: Lake Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 20 West: Lake Street

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 Kingston, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.

Milwaukee

25.3 mi in | ~33m | via I 294

Chicago

25.3 mi in | ~33m | via I 294

Saint Charles Road West

27 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 22.9 mi 28m
IL 72 13.9 mi 20m
Lake Street 6.7 mi 11m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway 5.5 mi 7m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 8m
US 20 5.4 mi 8m
West Lake Street 5.2 mi 6m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 22.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 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

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
11

Merge onto I 290

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 290
12

Take the exit onto US 20

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 20
Exit 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20

5.3 mi · 8 min · US 20
Toward US 20 West: Lake Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 20

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
16

Continue on US 20

5.2 mi · 6 min · West Lake Street
17

Continue on US 20

5.5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 20

3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on US 20

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Oak Street
21

Continue on US 20

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
22

Continue on US 20

1.9 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
23

Continue on IL 72

14 mi · 20 min · IL 72
24

Turn straight onto IL 72

2.0 mi · 3 min · Illinois 72
25

Turn left onto Main Street

69 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
26

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 37.7 miles from Markham, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Markham, IL · 54m into the drive

suburb village of Chicago, located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomingdale, IL

38 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

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomingdale, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingston, IL

The final approach into Kingston, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.77 one way

$23.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.93 $25.85
premium $4.89 $14.49 $28.98
diesel $5.61 $16.63 $33.25

Estimated Tolls: $1.37

Tri-state Tollway (22.9 mi) $1.37

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

9:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston, IL

Night in Kingston on Thursday

Local time

9:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Bloomingdale, IL

38 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

20 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

1h 49m 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 Kingston, IL covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, IL 72, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $11.77 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 75.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Markham, IL and Kingston, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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