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Trip from Markham, IL to Near South Side, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.5 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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 Near South Side, IL, IL

Near South Side, IL

Quang Vuong

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Near South Side, IL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Dan Ryan Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 32m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 57.

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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in near I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
15 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road

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

Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
8
19.9 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 55 North: DuSable Lake Shore Drive, 22nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53C Toward I 55 North: DuSable Lake Shore Drive, 22...
6
20.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 22nd Street, Chinatown

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

Toward 22nd Street, Chinatown
6
20.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | West Cermak Road

Turn right onto West Cermak Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | South Wabash Avenue

Turn left onto South Wabash Avenue

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 Near South Side, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chinatown along the way.

Chinatown

20.3 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 10.1 mi 13m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 4.9 mi 6m
Dan Ryan Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
West 159th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
West Cermak Road 0.3 mi <1m
South Wabash Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East Cullerton Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 10.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Near South Side, IL.

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
5

Merge onto I 57

10 mi · 13 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 94

3.3 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

4.9 mi · 6 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 53C Toward I 55 North: DuSable Lake Shore Drive, 22nd Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward 22nd Street, Chinatown
10

Turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Cermak Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto South Wabash Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Wabash Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto East Cullerton Street

235 ft · 15 sec · East Cullerton Street
13

Turn left

445 ft · 32 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.36 one way

$6.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.69 $7.38
premium $4.89 $4.14 $8.27
diesel $5.61 $4.75 $9.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Friday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Widespread Fog

ESE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Near South Side, IL

Morning in Near South Side on Friday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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 Near South Side, IL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Dan Ryan 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 10.8 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 $3.36 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Markham, IL to Near South Side, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chinatown along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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