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
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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 Effort9/10
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 points
These 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 182Toward 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 345AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse 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 154Toward Kedzie AvenueUse 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
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Open the route before leaving Sidney, 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 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
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 130.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 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.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Savoy, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 4
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Blink: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Sidney, IL
Late night
in Sidney on Saturday
Local time
2:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Markham, IL
Late night
in Markham on Saturday
Local time
2:12 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
