Trip from Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

68.8 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 27m

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

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Round Lake, IL

Sean Ewing

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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, Antioch Road, West Belvidere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 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

34.4 miles from Round Lake, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 68.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 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 54.1 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 IL 134 / Railroad Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 68.8 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: near the start (IL 134 / Railroad Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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 | IL 134 / Railroad Avenue

Turn sharp right onto IL 134 / Railroad Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

21.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare

48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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.

67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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

67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.

O'hare

21.1 mi in | ~30m | via I 294

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tri-State Tollway	54.1 mi	1h 6m
Antioch Road	2.7 mi	4m
West Belvidere Road	2.1 mi	3m
East Park Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
North Milwaukee Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Peterson Road	1.4 mi	2m
East Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 54.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Cedar Lake Road

215 ft · 13 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

Turn sharp right onto IL 134

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue

Continue on IL 134

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto IL 120

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

Turn right onto IL 83

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Ivanhoe Road

Continue on Antioch Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 137

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Old Peterson Road

Continue on IL 137

1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

Continue on this road

436 ft · 18 sec · this road

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto IL 21

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto IL 176

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

Continue on IL 176

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rockland Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana

Merge onto I 94

9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

23 mi · 28 min · Tri-State Tollway

Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

14 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 6B-A Toward US 6: 159th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 6B Toward US 6 West: 159th Street

Turn straight onto US 6

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West 159th Street

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street

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 34.4 miles from Round Lake, IL, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 68.8 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.4 miles or 47m 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 17m

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 Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, IL

This is one driving day of about 68.8 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake, 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 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.4 mi from Round Lake, IL · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

34 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

Des Plaines, IL to Markham, IL

38.8 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Round Lake, 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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 66.4

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

$10.45 one way

$20.90 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.52	$23.04
premium	$4.80	$12.99	$25.98
diesel	$5.64	$15.28	$30.57

Estimated Tolls: $3.25

Tri-state Tollway (54.1 mi) $3.25

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.6	$7.22	$3.30
Efficient EV	17.2	$6.02	$2.75
EV Truck/SUV	27.5	$9.63	$4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 5 hours ago

Origin

Round Lake, IL

Morning in Round Lake on Monday

Local time

8:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

8:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 22% 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

13 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

1h 31m 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 Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Antioch Road, West Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Round Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 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.

On the drive from Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.

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Trip from Round Lake, 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

Round Lake, IL

Markham, IL

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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