Origin
Markham, IL
Evening in Markham on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to University Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
University Park, IL
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
The drive from Markham, IL to University Park, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governors Highway, Kedzie Avenue, University Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Governors Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governors Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kedzie Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Stuenkel Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (University Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Kedzie Avenue
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Stuenkel Road
Turn left onto Stuenkel Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
University Parkway
Turn right onto University Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Sandra Drive
Turn left onto Sandra Drive
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governors Highway | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| University Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Stuenkel Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Burnham Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Crawford Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governors Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and University Park, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
163rd Street
2
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Governors Highway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Governors Highway
4
Turn left onto Crawford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crawford Avenue
5
Continue on Governors Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Governors Highway
6
Turn left onto Stuenkel Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuenkel Road
7
Turn right onto University Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
University Parkway
8
Turn right onto Burnham Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnham Drive
9
Turn left onto Sandra Drive
244 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sandra Drive
10
Turn left
203 ft
·
14 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
University Park, IL
Evening in University Park on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
24m 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 University Park, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governors Highway, Kedzie Avenue, University Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $2.02 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 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Stuenkel Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (University Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Markham, IL to University Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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