Origin
Markham, IL
Morning in Markham on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to New City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
New City, IL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Markham, IL to New City, IL is 19.4 miles and takes about 30m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, taking you from the Midwest's familiar landscape to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it ideal for those who prefer efficiency over scenic detours. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this quick trip, as it's designed to be completed comfortably within a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 57 and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Expect mostly consistent speeds, particularly during the longest stretch of 10.1 miles on I 57. The character of the drive is defined by its limited local road interaction, offering a predictable and direct journey. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the majority of your trip.
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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 57.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) toward I 90 Local, I 94 Local
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 Local, I 94 Local
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward 47th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56B
Toward 47th Street
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South Racine Avenue
Turn left onto South Racine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West 48th Street
Turn right onto West 48th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West 47th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 159th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Racine Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Wentworth Avenue | 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 New City, 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 right at fork onto I 94
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Toward I 90 Local, I 94 Local
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 56B
Toward 47th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Wentworth Avenue
10
Turn left onto West 47th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 47th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Racine Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West 48th Street
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 48th Street
13
Turn right onto South Elizabeth Street
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Elizabeth Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Elizabeth Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
New City, IL
Morning in New City on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
13 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
30m 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 New City, IL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Local). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.03 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 10 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Markham, IL to New City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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