Trip from Niles, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

52m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

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 Niles, IL to Markham, IL covers 36.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Kennedy Expressway, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.4 miles from Niles, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 52m highway drive covering 36.8 miles, with most of the trip on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and Kennedy Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).

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.

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and Kennedy Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 East

8

16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

8

25.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis

8

33.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

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 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

10

33.3 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)	8.8 mi	11m
Kennedy Expressway	8.1 mi	11m
I 57	7.9 mi	10m
North Caldwell Avenue	2.9 mi	4m
Dan Ryan Expressway	2.4 mi	2m
Kedzie Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Edens Expressway	2.1 mi	2m
West 147th Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) — 8.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Waukegan Road

14 ft · 4 sec · North Waukegan Road

2

Turn right onto West Howard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Howard Street

3

Turn right onto US 14

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 94 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Merge onto I 94

2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.1 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

7.9 mi · 10 min · I 57

Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the slight right lane.

12

Turn right onto IL 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 147th Street

Use the right lane.

13

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

Use the left lane.

14

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street

15

Arrive at destination

163rd Street

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 18.4 miles from Niles, IL, or about 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 36.8 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.4 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Niles, 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 Niles, IL

This is one driving day of about 36.8 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Niles, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for about 8.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Niles, IL · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Niles, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 25.4

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.59 one way

$11.18 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$6.16	$12.32
premium	$4.80	$6.95	$13.89
diesel	$5.64	$8.18	$16.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.86	$1.77
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.22	$1.47
EV Truck/SUV	14.7	$5.15	$2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Niles, IL

Morning in Niles on Monday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

7:18 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

32 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

52m 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 Niles, IL to Markham, IL covers 36.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Kennedy Expressway, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Niles, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.59 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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