Trip from Milan, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

278 mi

447 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 27m ★

6 AM

5h 40m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 5m

8 PM

5h 32m

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

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Milan, IL

Dmitry Voronov

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Milan, IL to Markham, IL covers 278 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, County Road 925 E, United States Route 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.23 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

139 miles from Milan, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 278 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and County Road 925 E. The longest continuous stretch is about 182.1 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 31 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 182.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and County Road 925 E. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 12th Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 14 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 93 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 12th Street

Turn left onto 12th Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 14 / Oak Street

At end of road, turn right onto IL 14 / Oak Street

Navigation decision point

93 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 57 North: Chicago

274.2 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 345A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

277 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward Kedzie Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Milan, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.

Terre Haute

91.7 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	182.1 mi	3h 16m
County Road 925 E	16.2 mi	24m
United States Route 45	14.9 mi	22m
County Road 1400E	14.3 mi	20m
County Road 200 East	10.7 mi	15m
County Road 1600E	8.5 mi	12m
County Road 1400 North	7.9 mi	11m
Loy Street	6.8 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 182.1 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

49 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto Lagoon Drive

310 ft · 19 sec · Lagoon Drive

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · 12th Street

At end of road, turn right onto IL 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oak Street

Continue on IL 14

7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1400 North

Turn right onto US 45

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 200 East

Continue on US 45

1.1 mi · 1 min · South 1st Street

Continue on US 45

9.9 mi · 14 min · County Road 200 East

Continue on US 45

6.8 mi · 10 min · Loy Street

Continue on US 45

2.5 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

Turn left onto US 45; IL 15

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto US 45

4.0 mi · 5 min · County Road 1600E

Continue on US 45

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Continue on US 45

4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E

Continue on US 45

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

Continue on US 45

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Central Street

Continue on US 45

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Central Street

Continue on US 45

14 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400E

Turn right onto US 45

16 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E

Continue on US 45

15 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45

Turn right onto US 40; US 45; IL 33

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue

Turn left onto US 45

1.7 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute

Merge onto I 57; I 70

0.8 mi · 55 sec · I 57; I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

181 mi · 3 hr 15 min · I 57

Toward I 57 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec

Exit 345A Toward I 80 East: Indiana Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 80

2.2 mi · 3 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

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 139 miles from Milan, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.1 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Milan, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Milan, IL

This is one driving day of about 278 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milan, 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 I 57 for about 182.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139 mi from Milan, IL · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

139 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

Plainfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139 miles from Milan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.1 miles.

Arriving in Markham, IL

The final approach into Markham, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Markham, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.23 one way

$84.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$46.55	$93.10
premium	$4.80	$52.48	$104.96
diesel	$5.64	$61.76	$123.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.4	1	$29.19	$13.34
Efficient EV	69.5	0	$24.33	$11.12
EV Truck/SUV	111.2	1	$38.92	$17.79

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 15 minutes ago

Origin

Milan, IL

Morning in Milan on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 38% 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

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

17 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

5h 39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Milan, IL to Markham, IL covers 278 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, County Road 925 E, United States Route 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139 miles from Milan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Milan, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.

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Trip from Milan, IL to Markham, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Markham, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Milan, IL

Markham, IL

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 39m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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