Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

51m

Distance

38.4 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Park Ridge, IL, IL

Park Ridge, IL

David Kanigan

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Park Ridge, IL to Markham, IL covers 38.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, West Touhy Avenue, Mile-Long Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 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

19.2 miles from Park Ridge, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 38.4 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: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Greenwood Avenue

Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward US 6: 159th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6B-A Toward US 6: 159th Street
6
37.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 159th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 6B Toward US 6 West: 159th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 33.9 mi 42m
West Touhy Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
Kedzie Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West 159th Street 0.4 mi <1m
South Des Plaines River Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Greenwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
163rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 33.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

92 ft · 6 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue
4

Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

184 ft · 3 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
6

Merge onto I 294

11 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
10

Continue on I 294

14 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 6B-A Toward US 6: 159th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 6B Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
13

Turn straight onto US 6

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West 159th Street
14

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
15

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
16

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 19.2 miles from Park Ridge, IL, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 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 38.4 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL

This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park Ridge, 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 Tri-State Tollway for about 33.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Park Ridge, IL · 26m into the drive

Downtown Berwyn, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

19 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 38.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Park Ridge, 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

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 35.8
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

$5.83 one way

$11.67 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $6.43 $12.86
premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.50
diesel $5.64 $8.53 $17.06

Estimated Tolls: $2.04

Tri-state Tollway (33.9 mi) $2.04

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

$6

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Holiday Inn Express - Tesla Supercharger

Des Plaines, IL

Tesla

52 DCFC

ORD Gigahub, Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL

BP_PULSE

40 DCFC

Village Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Skokie, IL

Tesla

20 DCFC

GFCS LLC Melrose Park

Chicago, IL

IN_CHARGE

18 DCFC

Chicago Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

14 DCFC

Abt Electronics - Tesla Supercharger

Glenview, IL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Fashion Outlets of Chicago - Tesla Supercharger

Rosemont, IL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare

Rosemont, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

8 DCFC

Tesla: 6 EVXY: 4 eVgo Network: 4 Blink Network: 3 BP_PULSE: 3 NAYAX_ENERGY: 3 IN_CHARGE: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46

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

Park Ridge, IL

Morning in Park Ridge on Monday

Local time

8:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

8:19 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

51m 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 Park Ridge, IL to Markham, IL covers 38.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, West Touhy Avenue, Mile-Long Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Park Ridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 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 10 significant decision points across 38.4 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: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Park Ridge, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Markham, IL to Park Ridge, IL

Plan the drive back the other way.

38 mi 51m

Continue From Markham, IL

Rosiclare, IL 339.6 mi · 6h 35m Bremen, IL 324.8 mi · 5h 14m Buena Vista, IL 317.6 mi · 5h 54m Quincy, IL 272 mi · 4h 40m

More from Park Ridge, IL

Bremen, IL 338.9 mi · 5h 35m Decatur, IL 185.5 mi · 3h 8m Rockford, IL 75.9 mi · 1h 14m Joliet, IL 43.6 mi · 53m Lockport, IL 38.5 mi · 44m St. Charles, IL 36 mi · 51m

More trips to Markham, IL

Cairo, IL 350 mi Metropolis, IL 341.9 mi Campton, IL 326.2 mi Chester, IL 324.8 mi Somerset, IL 322.2 mi Saratoga, IL 318.2 mi

Explore more options from Park Ridge, IL or browse trips ending in Markham, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Park Ridge, IL or Markham, IL on MapSof.net.