Trip from Markham, IL to Rosiclare, IL

Drive Time

6h 35m

Distance

339.6 mi

546 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 24m ★

6 AM

6h 36m

8 AM

7h 0m

10 AM

6h 44m

12 PM

6h 42m

3 PM

6h 46m

5 PM

6h 59m

8 PM

6h 29m

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

Rosiclare, IL

Claudia Solano

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Rosiclare, IL covers 339.6 miles and takes about 6h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, East Main Street, Ken Gray Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 252.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.58 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

169.8 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 35m highway drive covering 339.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 252.8 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 20 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 252.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Main Street. 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 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.6 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 190.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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.

190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

276.4 mi into trip | ~5h in

Take the exit toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

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

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

277.6 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in | IL 34 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 34 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Markham, IL to Rosiclare, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

Benton

276.4 mi in | ~5h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	252.8 mi	4h 32m
East Main Street	31.7 mi	47m
Ken Gray Expressway	20 mi	21m
IL 34	19 mi	28m
Highway 145	5.9 mi	9m
Il 146	3.5 mi	4m
I 80	2.3 mi	3m
North Commercial Street	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 252.8 mi, about 4h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Rosiclare, 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

2.3 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 57 South: Memphis

Merge slight right

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57 South: Memphis

Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

20 mi · 21 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

0.4 mi · 50 sec · IL 14: Christopher, Benton

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

377 ft · 8 sec · Public Square

Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

32 mi · 47 min · East Main Street

Turn left

0.6 mi · 51 sec

Turn right onto North Commercial Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Commercial Street

Turn left onto Highway 145

5.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 145

Turn left

17 mi · 24 min

Turn left onto Il 146

3.5 mi · 4 min · Il 146

Continue straight

2.1 mi · 3 min

Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

23 ft · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 169.8 miles from Markham, IL, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.8 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 169.8 miles or 3h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosiclare, 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 339.6 miles and 6h 35m.

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 252.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.8 mi from Markham, IL · 3h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frankfort, IL

170 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.8 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 252.8 miles.

Arriving in Rosiclare, IL

The final approach into Rosiclare, 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 Rosiclare, 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

$51.58 one way

$103.16 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$56.86	$113.73
premium	$4.80	$64.11	$128.22
diesel	$5.64	$75.45	$150.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.9	1	$35.66	$16.30
Efficient EV	84.9	0	$29.72	$13.58
EV Truck/SUV	135.8	1	$47.54	$21.73

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Destination

Rosiclare, IL

Late night in Rosiclare on Monday

Local time

4:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

14 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

6h 35m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Rosiclare, IL covers 339.6 miles and takes about 6h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, East Main Street, Ken Gray 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 169.8 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 $51.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Markham, IL to Rosiclare, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

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