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Trip from Markham, IL to Rutland, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

105 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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 Rutland, IL, IL

Rutland, IL

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Rutland, IL covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, I 39, East 6th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.5 miles from Markham, IL

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

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.6 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 14 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 75.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
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.
6
76.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

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

Exit 79A Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomin...
5
100.7 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona

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

Toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona
4
104.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | West Broad Street

Turn left onto West Broad Street

Navigation decision point

5
105 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | South East Front Street

Turn right onto South East Front Street

Navigation decision point

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 Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

Bloomington

76.6 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 75.6 mi 1h 25m
I 39 23.6 mi 25m
East 6th Road 2.8 mi 4m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
700 North Road 0.5 mi <1m
West Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
Illinois Route 251 0.2 mi <1m
South East Front Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 75.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 6 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West
4

Merge onto I 80

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 79A Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
6

Merge onto I 39; US 51

24 mi · 25 min · I 39; US 51
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona
8

Turn slight left

122 ft · 3 sec
9

Turn left onto 700 North Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · 700 North Road
10

Turn right onto IL 251

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Illinois Route 251
11

Continue on IL 251

2.8 mi · 4 min · East 6th Road
12

Turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West Broad Street
13

Turn right onto South East Front Street

82 ft · 3 sec · South East Front Street
14

Arrive at destination

South East Front 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 105 miles and 2h 2m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 75.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Markham, IL · 1h into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

53 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.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 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 75.6 miles.

Arriving in Rutland, IL

The final approach into Rutland, 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 Rutland, IL.

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

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

$16.42 one way

$32.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.02 $36.05
premium $4.89 $20.21 $40.41
diesel $5.61 $23.18 $46.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.02 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.19 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.70 $6.72

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rutland, IL

Night in Rutland on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 2m 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 Rutland, IL covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 39, East 6th 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 52.5 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 $16.42 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 straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Rutland, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

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