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Trip from Markham, IL to South Shore, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

26m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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 South Shore, IL, IL

South Shore, IL

Wallace Silva

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to South Shore, IL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m 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 87th Street, South Stony Island Avenue 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 $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 16.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and East 87th Street. 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 15 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 East 87th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 57.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (East 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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.
7
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward 87th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 61B Toward 87th Street
5
12.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | East 87th Street

Turn right onto East 87th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | South Stony Island Avenue

Turn left onto South Stony Island Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | East 74th Street

Turn right onto East 74th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 10.1 mi 13m
East 87th Street 2 mi 3m
South Stony Island Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Dan Ryan Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
West 159th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East 75th Street 0.4 mi <1m
South State 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 South Shore, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 61B Toward 87th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto South State Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South State Street
9

Turn right onto East 87th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · East 87th Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto South Stony Island Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Stony Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto East 75th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East 75th Street
12

Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
13

Turn right onto East 74th Street

154 ft · 12 sec · East 74th Street
14

Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue

471 ft · 20 sec · South Euclid Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

South Euclid Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.90 $5.80
premium $4.89 $3.25 $6.50
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Late night in Markham on Friday

Local time

2:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

South Shore, IL

Late night in South Shore on Friday

Local time

2:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 10 to 15 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

3 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

26m 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 South Shore, IL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, East 87th Street, South Stony Island Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (East 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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