The drive from Roanoke, IL to Markham, IL covers 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, I 39, County Road 1800 North for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.42 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.
Midpoint
62 miles from Roanoke, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 124.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.4 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street
Turn left onto IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in|IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Turn right onto IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Navigation decision point
5
47.1 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 59A
Toward I 80 East: Chicago
5
47.7 mi into trip|~59m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
123 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
75.4 mi
1h 25m
I 39
35.9 mi
38m
County Road 1800 North
5.6 mi
9m
County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi
5m
County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi
2m
Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
West Husseman Street
0.6 mi
1m
163rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
122 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto IL 116; IL 117
0.6 mi·1 min·West Husseman Street
3
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
3.3 mi·5 min·County Road 1400 North
4
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 2100 E
5
Turn right onto IL 116
5.6 mi·9 min·County Road 1800 North
6
Turn left
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 39; US 51
36 mi·38 min·I 39; US 51
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·57 sec
Exit 59AToward I 80 East: Chicago
9
Merge onto I 80
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
12
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
13
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 62 miles from Roanoke, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, IL
This is one driving day of about 124.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Roanoke, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Roanoke, IL
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 124.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.86
$4.96
EV Truck/SUV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Roanoke, IL
Morning
in Roanoke on Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Markham, IL
Morning
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
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
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roanoke, IL to Markham, IL covers 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 39, County Road 1800 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62 miles from Roanoke, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.42 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 straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Roanoke, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
