Trip from Markham, IL to Nauvoo, IL

Drive Time

4h 57m

Distance

254.8 mi

410 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 44m ★

6 AM

4h 58m

8 AM

5h 25m

10 AM

5h 7m

12 PM

5h 5m

3 PM

5h 9m

5 PM

5h 24m

8 PM

4h 50m

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

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Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Nauvoo, IL covers 254.8 miles and takes about 4h 57m 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, US 34 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 $38.70 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

127.4 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 57m highway drive covering 254.8 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 254.8 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 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 15 key points

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

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.

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...

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

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

226.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 61: Fort Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 261 Toward US 61: Fort Madison

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Markham, IL to Nauvoo, 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
US 34	28.4 mi	34m
IL 110	21.7 mi	26m
IL 96	9.1 mi	13m
354th Avenue	8.2 mi	10m
71st Street	5.8 mi	6m
Highway 61	1.6 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 Nauvoo, IL.

Start on 163rd Street

66 ft · 7 sec · 163rd Street

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80 West

Merge slight left

144 mi · 2 hr 38 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

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

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 74 East: Peoria

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

518 ft · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

31 mi · 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

22 mi · 26 min · US 34 West: Monmouth

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington

28 mi · 34 min · US 34 West: Burlington

Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 61: Fort Madison

Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Roosevelt Avenue

Continue on 71st Street

5.7 mi · 6 min · 71st Street

Continue on Highway 61

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway 61

Continue on 71st Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · 71st Street

Continue on 354th Avenue

4.8 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Turn left onto 354th Avenue

3.4 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue

Continue on 2nd Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 2nd Street

Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge

1.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Madison Bridge

Turn right

9.1 mi · 13 min

Turn right onto North Wells Street

69 ft · 3 sec · North Wells Street

Arrive at your destination

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 127.4 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 21m 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 127.4 miles or 2h 21m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nauvoo, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Markham, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 254.8 miles and 4h 57m.

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 127.4 mi from Markham, IL · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, IL

127 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 127.4 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 Nauvoo, IL

The final approach into Nauvoo, 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 Nauvoo, 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

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

$38.70 one way

$77.40 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$42.66	$85.33
premium	$4.80	$48.10	$96.20
diesel	$5.64	$56.61	$113.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.4	0	$26.75	$12.23
Efficient EV	63.7	0	$22.29	$10.19
EV Truck/SUV	101.9	1	$35.67	$16.31

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Monday

Local time

4:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Nauvoo, IL

Late night in Nauvoo on Monday

Local time

4:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Peoria, IL

127 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

14 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

4h 57m 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 Nauvoo, IL covers 254.8 miles and takes about 4h 57m 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, US 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.4 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 $38.70 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.