Trip from Randolph, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

316.7 mi

510 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 59m ★

6 AM

6h 12m

8 AM

6h 37m

10 AM

6h 21m

12 PM

6h 18m

3 PM

6h 22m

5 PM

6h 36m

8 PM

6h 4m

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

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Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Randolph, IL to Markham, IL covers 316.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, North Main Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 227.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.10 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

158.4 miles from Randolph, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 11m highway drive covering 316.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 227.9 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 29 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 227.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North Main Street. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chester Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 316.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (Chester Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 131.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chester Road

Turn right onto Chester Road

Navigation decision point

16.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | IL 154

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

Navigation decision point

131.7 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

312.9 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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

315.7 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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 Randolph, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

Ashley

59.1 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	227.9 mi	4h 5m
North Main Street	21.7 mi	26m
IL 150	16.7 mi	29m
I 64	10.3 mi	11m
IL 154	8.9 mi	13m
United States Route 51	8.8 mi	10m
US 50	7.8 mi	9m
County Road 180 East	4.3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 227.9 mi, about 4h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Wine Hill Road

131 ft · 8 sec · Wine Hill Road

Turn right onto Chester Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Chester Road

Turn slight right onto IL 150

17 mi · 29 min · IL 150

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154

Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

44 ft · 0 sec · Kennedy Drive

Continue on Kennedy Drive

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

Continue on IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 57 sec · West Water Street

Turn left onto IL 127

22 mi · 26 min · North Main Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 64

10 mi · 11 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

Turn left onto US 51

8.8 mi · 10 min · United States Route 51

Continue on US 51

2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

Continue on US 51

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Broadway

Continue on US 51

4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 54 sec · South Mine Street

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 12 sec · N Mine St

Continue on US 50; US 51

347 ft · 4 sec · North Mine Street

Take the exit

134 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto US 50

7.8 mi · 9 min · US 50

Turn left

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · I 57

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

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.4 miles from Randolph, IL, or about 3h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.9 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.4 miles or 3h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, IL

This is one driving day of about 316.7 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Randolph, 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 227.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.4 mi from Randolph, IL · 3h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainfield, IL

158 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.

Popular next leg

Plainfield, IL to Markham, IL

195.2 mi · 3h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Frankfort, 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 158.4 miles from Randolph, 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 227.9 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.

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 316.7

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

$48.10 one way

$96.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$53.03	$106.06
premium	$4.80	$59.79	$119.57
diesel	$5.64	$70.36	$140.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Subway - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24

Gilman, IL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Jack Flash - Effingham - Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, IL

Tesla

6 DCFC

Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)

Champaign, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Centralia Motel & Extended Stay

Centralia, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 3 UNIVERSAL: 3 RED_E: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95	1	$33.25	$15.20
Efficient EV	79.2	0	$27.71	$12.67
EV Truck/SUV	126.7	1	$44.34	$20.27

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Randolph, IL

Morning in Randolph on Monday

Local time

8:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

8:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 38% chance 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

6h 11m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Randolph, IL to Markham, IL covers 316.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, North Main Street, IL 150. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158.4 miles from Randolph, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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 Randolph, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

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Trip from Randolph, 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

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Randolph, IL

Markham, IL

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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