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Trip from Markham, IL to Monmouth, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

196.8 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

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 Monmouth, IL, IL

Monmouth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Monmouth, IL covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, IL 110 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 $30.77 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

98.4 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 196.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 196.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. 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 14 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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
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
5
196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | South 1st Street

Turn right onto South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

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 Monmouth, 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
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 31.4 mi 33m
IL 110 19.1 mi 22m
North Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
I 280 0.5 mi <1m
East Broadway 0.1 mi <1m
South 1st 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 Monmouth, 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

19 mi · 22 min · IL 110
Exit 46A Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
10

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
11

Enter roundabout onto East Broadway

307 ft · 6 sec · East Broadway
12

Continue on East Broadway

295 ft · 10 sec · East Broadway
13

Turn right onto South 1st Street

213 ft · 9 sec · South 1st Street
14

Arrive at destination

South 1st 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 98.4 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 49m 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 43 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monmouth, 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 196.8 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 98.4 mi from Markham, IL · 1h 49m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IL

98 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 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 Monmouth, IL

The final approach into Monmouth, 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 Monmouth, 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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.77 one way

$61.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.78 $67.56
premium $4.89 $37.87 $75.74
diesel $5.61 $43.45 $86.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.45
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.22 $7.87
EV Truck/SUV 78.7 0 $27.55 $12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Afternoon in Markham on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monmouth, IL

Afternoon in Monmouth on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Peru, IL

98 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

17 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

3h 40m 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 Monmouth, IL covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, IL 110. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.4 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 $30.77 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 Monmouth, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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