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Trip from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

Downtown Rossville, IL, IL

Rossville, IL

Tom Fisk

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2300 East, County Road 2300 East, South Chicago St for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.67 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

50.1 miles from Rossville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 100.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2300 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
2300 East
County Road 2300 East
South Chicago St
East Walnut Street
North 2100 East Road
North 2100 E Road
S 7000E Road
E 7000S Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 2300 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Attica Street

95 ft · 3 sec · East Attica Street
2

Turn right onto 2300 East

5.4 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
3

Continue on County Road 2300 East

11 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East
4

Continue on South Chicago St

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Chicago St
5

Continue on 2300 East

9.9 mi · 14 min · 2300 East
6

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
7

Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2100 East Road
8

Continue on North 2100 E Road

15 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
9

Continue on S 7000E Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · S 7000E Road
10

Continue on E 7000S Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · E 7000S Road
11

Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway
12

Continue on South State Route 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · South State Route 1
13

Turn left

5.8 mi · 8 min
14

Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

0.3 mi · 1 min · I-57 North: Chicago
15

Merge slight left

33 mi · 36 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

0.5 mi · 50 sec · I 80 East: Indiana
17

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 3 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Kedzie Avenue
19

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
20

Turn left onto 163rd Street

66 ft · 3 sec · 163rd Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 50.1 miles from Rossville, IL, or about 55m into the drive.

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 22 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

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 Rossville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rossville, IL

This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Rossville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.1 mi from Rossville, IL · 55m into the drive

Native American woman

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Watseka, IL

50 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

Woodland, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watseka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Rossville, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.67 one way

$31.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.20 $34.40
premium $4.89 $19.28 $38.57
diesel $5.61 $22.12 $44.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.03 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Rossville, IL

Evening in Rossville on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 50m 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 Rossville, IL to Markham, IL covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2300 East, County Road 2300 East, South Chicago St. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Rossville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.67 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.
The drive from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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