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Trip from Markham, IL to Patton, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h

Distance

171.4 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m

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 Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Patton, IL covers 171.4 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 63, Wicker Avenue, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

85.7 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 63 59.1 mi 1h 15m
Wicker Avenue 58.8 mi 1h 18m
US 41 21.6 mi 26m
Tri-State Tollway 6.1 mi 8m
US 150 4.5 mi 6m
Old Paris Road 4.4 mi 9m
Torrence Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Joliet Street 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: SR 63 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 10 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kedzie Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana
5

Merge onto I 294

136 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue Use the slight left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

502 ft · 12 sec
Toward IL 83 South
10

Turn straight onto IL 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · Torrence Avenue
11

Turn left onto IL 83

1.8 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 30

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
13

Continue on US 30

2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
14

Continue on US 30

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway
15

Turn right onto US 41

59 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
17

Continue on SR 63

59 mi · 1 hr 15 min · SR 63
18

Turn right

0.3 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on Pennington Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pennington Road
20

Turn left onto US 150

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 150
21

Continue on US 150

1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street
22

Turn right onto West Paris Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Paris Avenue
23

Continue on Old Paris Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
24

Turn left onto Old Paris Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
25

Turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
26

Turn right onto East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
27

Arrive at destination

East 2250th Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.7 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 38 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, 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 171.4 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hoopeston, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoopeston, IL

86 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hoopeston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

Rocky's Cucina Toscana Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton, Indiana

2.2 mi

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lansing, Illinois

2.9 mi

Glo Jean's Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17089917264

Visit website

Rocky's Cucina Toscana Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.9

Clinton, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17652054031

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.2

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:45 pm

+17084741378

Visit website

Giovanni's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.2

Munster, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12198366220

Visit website

La Isla Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124665888

Liang's Garden Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.2

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17084748100

Visit website

Wings Etc.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18129174080

Visit website

Studious Hifi Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Blue Island, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+16123315934

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

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 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
9
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward IL 83 South
6
18.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 41 / Wicker Avenue

Turn right onto US 41 / Wicker Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.80 one way

$53.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.42 $58.84
premium $4.89 $32.98 $65.97
diesel $5.61 $37.84 $75.69

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Tri-state Tollway (6.1 mi) $0.37

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.00 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.00 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.00 $10.97

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Afternoon in Markham on Saturday

Local time

2:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

2:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

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

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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 ~20 min detour Free near mile 5.9
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

171.4 mi in 4h — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: SR 63.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on SR 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 171.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 171.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on SR 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Patton, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Patton, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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