The drive from Rushville, IL to Markham, IL covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 80, I 74 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.55 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
110.5 miles from Rushville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 221 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 221 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 221 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: at 103.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.9 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
6
103.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
5
104.9 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
191.6 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
192.3 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
220 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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 55
86.7 mi
1h 33m
I 80
27.6 mi
34m
I 74
27 mi
28m
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi
21m
Broadway Street
17.1 mi
25m
North Congress Street
15.7 mi
23m
US 24
13.9 mi
20m
I 474
7.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushville, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
120 ft·7 sec·West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 24
16 mi·23 min·North Congress Street
3
Continue on US 24
17 mi·25 min·Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto US 24; IL 97
3.6 mi·5 min·East Avenue E
5
Continue on US 24; IL 78
14 mi·20 min·US 24; IL 78
6
Continue on US 24
186 ft·7 sec·West Valley View Drive
7
Turn right onto US 24; IL 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Valleyview Drive
8
Continue on US 24; IL 9
18 mi·21 min·East Valley View Drive
9
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi·1 min·McKinley Avenue
10
Take the exit onto US 24
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 24
11
Merge onto I 474
7.5 mi·8 min·I 474
12
Merge onto I 74
27 mi·28 min·I 74
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
14
Merge onto I 55; US 51
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 250AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
28 mi·34 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Kedzie Avenue
19
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft·2 sec·163rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.5 miles from Rushville, IL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 49 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
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 Rushville, 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 Rushville, IL
This is one driving day of about 221 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Rushville, 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 55 for about 86.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.5 mi from Rushville, IL
· 2h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.55 one way
$69.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.94
$75.87
premium
$4.89
$42.53
$85.06
diesel
$5.61
$48.79
$97.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.3
0
$23.21
$10.61
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.34
$8.84
EV Truck/SUV
88.4
1
$30.94
$14.14
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Rushville, IL
Late night
in Rushville on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Widespread Fog
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago 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
4 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rushville, IL to Markham, IL covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 80, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from Rushville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 221 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: at 103.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.9 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rushville, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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Fuel cost uses
EIA
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