Trip from Markham, IL to Oakley, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 57, I 72, North Oakley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Markham, IL to Oakley, IL?

The route from Markham, IL to Oakley, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

152.2 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 46m ★

6 AM

2h 57m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 5m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 6m

5 PM

3h 18m

8 PM

2h 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

Oakley, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Oakley, IL covers 152.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 72, North Oakley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.79 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

76.1 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 152.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.4 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 17 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 109.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 72. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

113 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 72 West: Decatur

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 235B Toward I 72 West: Decatur

145 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward Argenta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 150 Toward Argenta

152.2 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | East North Street

Turn right onto East North Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	109.4 mi	1h 58m
I 72	31.5 mi	33m
North Oakley Road	3.9 mi	9m
I 80	2.3 mi	3m
Argenta Road	1.8 mi	4m
Caleb Road	0.9 mi	2m
Kedzie Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Shelby Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 109.4 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Oakley, IL.

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 6 sec · 163rd Street

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West

Merge onto I 80

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 57

109 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 57

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 235B Toward I 72 West: Decatur

Merge onto I 72

31 mi · 33 min · I 72

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 150 Toward Argenta

Turn left onto CR 25

1.8 mi · 4 min · Argenta Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CTH 25

527 ft · 14 sec · County Highway 25

Continue on CTH 25

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caleb Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CTH 25

3.9 mi · 9 min · North Oakley Road

Turn right onto Shelby Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Shelby Street

Turn right onto South Center Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Center Street

Turn right onto East North Street

54 ft · 2 sec · East North Street

Arrive at destination

East North Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.1 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakley, 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 152.2 miles and 2h 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 57 for about 109.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.1 mi from Markham, IL · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

76 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.

Popular next leg

Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL

42.4 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.4 miles.

Arriving in Oakley, IL

The final approach into Oakley, 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 Oakley, 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

$23.79 one way

$47.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.13	$52.25
premium	$4.89	$29.29	$58.58
diesel	$5.61	$33.60	$67.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bradley, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24

Gilman, IL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Flossmoor, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Gilman, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)

Bradley, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)

Champaign, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 4 RED_E: 3 UNIVERSAL: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 NOODOE: 1 EV Connect: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IONNA: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.7	$15.98	$7.31
Efficient EV	38.1	$13.32	$6.09
EV Truck/SUV	60.9	$21.31	$9.74

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Markham, IL

Night in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakley, IL

Night in Oakley on Tuesday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

2h 57m 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 Oakley, IL covers 152.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 72, North Oakley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 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 $23.79 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.