Trip from Markham, IL to Woodridge, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80, 75th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 16 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Markham, IL to Woodridge, IL?

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

Q: Is the drive from Markham, IL to Woodridge, IL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 587 ft to 778 ft elevation with about 325 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

32 mi

52 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 32 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80, 75th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 32 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Markham, IL to Woodridge, IL covers 32 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

778 ft 587 ft

Total Climb

325 ft

Total Descent

216 ft

Highest Point

778 ft

~27.5 mi in

Elevation Range

190 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 39m 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 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kedzie Avenue

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

Navigation decision point

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.

7

14.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 140 Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

8

30.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

4

31.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | Woodridge Drive

Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway	15.2 mi	16m
I 80	13.6 mi	16m
75th Street	0.9 mi	1m
Kedzie Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Woodridge Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
163rd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 15.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

14 mi · 16 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 140 Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on I 355

15 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 15 Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Turn left onto 75th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 75th Street

9

Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

Use the left lane.

10

Arrive at destination

Woodridge Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.00 one way

$10.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.49	$10.99
premium	$4.89	$6.16	$12.32
diesel	$5.61	$7.07	$14.13

Estimated Tolls: $1.06

Veterans Memorial Tollway (15.2 mi) $1.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.6	$3.36	$1.54
Efficient EV	8	$2.80	$1.28
EV Truck/SUV	12.8	$4.48	$2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Night in Markham on Thursday

Local time

10:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Woodridge, IL

Night in Woodridge on Thursday

Local time

10:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

10 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

39m 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 Woodridge, IL covers 32 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.