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Trip from Markham, IL to Knollwood, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

59 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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 Knollwood, IL, IL

Knollwood, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Knollwood, IL covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, Kedzie Avenue, Rockland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 59 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 53.3 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 2.3 miles in near IL 83 / West 147th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 9 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 24.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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 | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 8 Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
24.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward IL 176: Rockland Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 16 Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
6
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | IL 176 / Rockland Road

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 176 / Rockland Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 53.3 mi 1h 5m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Rockland Road 1.6 mi 3m
North Waukegan Road 0.5 mi <1m
West 147th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Plaister Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 53.3 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Knollwood, 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

32 mi · 39 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 16 Toward IL 176: Rockland Road Use the right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 176

1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto IL 43

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North Waukegan Road
10

Turn left onto Plaister Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Plaister Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

3 ft · 0 sec · Plaister Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.5 mi from Markham, IL · 38m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elmhurst, IL

30 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elmhurst, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Knollwood, IL

The final approach into Knollwood, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.22 one way

$18.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.13 $20.26
premium $4.89 $11.35 $22.71
diesel $5.61 $13.03 $26.05

Estimated Tolls: $3.20

Tri-state Tollway (53.3 mi) $3.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$3

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.16 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.26 $3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

10:38 PM

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

Knollwood, IL

Night in Knollwood on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Elmhurst, IL

30 mi in

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

3 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 16m 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 Knollwood, IL covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Kedzie Avenue, Rockland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.22 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 59 miles you will encounter 9 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 24.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Markham, IL to Knollwood, 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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