Origin
Sidney, IL
Late night in Sidney on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
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Trip from Sidney, IL to Markham, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sidney, IL
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Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Sidney, IL to Markham, IL covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, County Road 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.40 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.2 miles from Sidney, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 130.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.9 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 22 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 103.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 130.5 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 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.1 miles (North Neil Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Neil Street
Keep slight right at fork onto North Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
126.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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
7
129.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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 57 | 103.9 mi | 1h 52m |
| I 74 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| County Road 12 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| North Market Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 80 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 103.9 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on South David Street
336 ft
·
16 sec
·
South David Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 2125E
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 12
4
Keep slight left at fork onto County Road 12
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 12
5
Continue on Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto South Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Elm Street
7
Turn right onto West Sherman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Sherman Street
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
10
Merge onto I 74
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto North Neil Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Neil Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Market Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Market Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
16
Merge onto I 57
104 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 345A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 80
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 154
Toward Kedzie Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
21
Turn left onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
22
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Sidney, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
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 Sidney, 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 Sidney, IL
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Sidney, 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 103.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from Sidney, IL · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Sidney, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night in Markham on Saturday
Local time
2:04 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
6 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
2h 32m 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 Sidney, IL to Markham, IL covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 74, County Road 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 miles from Sidney, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.40 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 130.5 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 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.1 miles (North Neil Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sidney, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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