The drive from Markham, IL to Spring Valley, IL covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, North 2725th Road, I 39 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 $13.51 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.
Midpoint
43.2 miles from Markham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 86.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and North 2725th Road. 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 15 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 North 2725th Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m 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 79.2 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
79.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
4
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 6 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 6 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
86.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|IL 89 / North Spalding Street
Turn left onto IL 89 / North Spalding 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.
Between Markham, IL and Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
Bloomington
76.6 mi in|~1h 27m
Peru
79.2 mi in|~1h 31m
Ottowa
79.2 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
75.6 mi
1h 25m
North 2725th Road
2.8 mi
4m
I 39
2.1 mi
2m
4th Street
1.8 mi
2m
US 6
1.2 mi
1m
3rd Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
5th Street
0.4 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 Spring Valley, 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 79AToward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
6
Merge onto I 39; US 51
2.1 mi·2 min·I 39; US 51
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
8
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi·1 min·US 6
9
Turn left onto US 6; IL 351
0.2 mi·17 sec·Joliet Street
10
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi·57 sec·3rd Street
11
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·33 sec·5th Street
12
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·2 min·4th Street
13
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi·4 min·North 2725th Road
14
Turn left onto IL 89
38 ft·0 sec·North Spalding Street
15
Arrive at destination
IL 89
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 43.2 miles from Markham, IL, or about 49m 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Markham, IL
This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 43.2 mi from Markham, IL
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.2 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 Spring Valley, IL
The final approach into Spring Valley, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.51 one way
$27.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.83
$29.66
premium
$4.89
$16.63
$33.25
diesel
$5.61
$19.08
$38.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
Efficient EV
21.6
0
$7.56
$3.46
EV Truck/SUV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
12:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spring Valley, IL
Late night
in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
12:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
W 10 to 15 mph1% chanceLive 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
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
6 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
1h 42m 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 Spring Valley, IL covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, North 2725th Road, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.2 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 $13.51 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 1h 42m 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 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Markham, IL and Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
