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Trip from Markham, IL to Macomb, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

229.3 mi

369 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 6m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

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

city in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Macomb, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Macomb, IL covers 229.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.5 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.6 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 19m highway drive covering 229.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and IL 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.5 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 143.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IL 110. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.3 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.6 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
144.6 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | I 280

Keep slight left at fork onto I 280 toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

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

Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Isla...
4
145.1 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 74 East: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 74 East: Peoria
4
145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | I 80; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge onto I 80; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
176.7 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | IL 110

Take the exit onto IL 110 toward US 34 West: Monmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 46A Toward US 34 West: Monmouth

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 Macomb, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

Rock Island

144.6 mi in | ~2h 40m | via I 280

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 143.5 mi 2h 38m
IL 110 49.6 mi 59m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 31.4 mi 33m
North Lafayette Street 1.8 mi 3m
East 1200th Street 1.2 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
I 280 0.5 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 143.5 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

144 mi · 2 hr 38 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 280

0.5 mi · 31 sec · I 280
Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
7

Merge onto I 80; IL 110

519 ft · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

31 mi · 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9

Take the exit onto IL 110

50 mi · 59 min · IL 110
Exit 46A Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
10

Continue on US 67

1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
11

Continue on US 67

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Lafayette Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.6 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.5 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.6 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, 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 229.3 miles and 4h 19m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 143.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.6 mi from Markham, IL · 2h 7m into the drive

Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, IL

115 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

Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peoria, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.6 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.5 miles.

Arriving in Macomb, IL

The final approach into Macomb, 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 Macomb, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
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

$35.85 one way

$71.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.36 $78.72
premium $4.89 $44.13 $88.25
diesel $5.61 $50.63 $101.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.8 0 $24.08 $11.01
Efficient EV 57.3 0 $20.06 $9.17
EV Truck/SUV 91.7 1 $32.10 $14.68

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

4:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, IL

Afternoon in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

4:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Peoria, IL

115 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Macomb, IL covers 229.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.6 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 $35.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.3 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.6 miles (I 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Macomb, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

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