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Trip from Markham, IL to Little Rock, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

62.2 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

seat of Pulaski County, and capital and largest city of Arkansas, United States

Little Rock, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Little Rock, IL covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, Granart Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.72 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.1 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 62.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 62.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
8
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | IL 56

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56 toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 113 Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
6
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | Dugan Road

Turn left onto Dugan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Little Rock, IL, road signs begin pointing toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road) along the way.

22Nd Street (Cermak Road)

24.9 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 24.4 mi 29m
Tri-State Tollway 20.1 mi 24m
Granart Road 5.5 mi 9m
IL 56 4.2 mi 5m
US 30 2.4 mi 3m
Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
West 147th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Galena Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 24.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Little Rock, 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

20 mi · 24 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

24 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56

4.2 mi · 5 min · IL 56
Exit 113 Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on US 30

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 30
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Dugan Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dugan Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Granart Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto Granart Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
14

Continue on Little Rock Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Little Rock Road
15

Turn right onto Galena Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Galena Road
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Galena Road

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 31.1 miles from Markham, IL, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 62.2 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.1 miles or 41m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, 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 62.2 miles and 1h 24m.

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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 24.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Markham, IL · 41m into the drive

city and county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheaton, IL

31 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Little Rock, IL

The final approach into Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, IL.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 2.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.72 one way

$19.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.68 $21.35
premium $4.89 $11.97 $23.94
diesel $5.61 $13.73 $27.47

Estimated Tolls: $2.68

Reagan Memorial Tollway (24.4 mi) $1.47
Tri-state Tollway (20.1 mi) $1.21

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

$10

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.53 $2.99
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.44 $2.49
EV Truck/SUV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, IL

Evening in Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

9 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 24m 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 Little Rock, IL covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, Granart Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 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 $9.72 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 62.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Little Rock, IL, road signs begin pointing toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road) along the way.

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