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Trip from Spring Valley, IL to Markham, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

85.9 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

45 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

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Downtown Spring Valley, IL, IL

Spring Valley, IL

Jan Brndiar

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Valley, IL to Markham, IL covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, East Dakota Street, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.43 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

42.9 miles from Spring Valley, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 85.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and East Dakota Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.4 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and East Dakota Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / East Dakota Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / East Dakota Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6 / East Dakota Street

Turn right onto US 6 / East Dakota Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
5
8.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 59A Toward I 80 East: Chicago
5
9.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
84.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spring Valley, IL and Markham, IL, road signs point toward Peru and Ottowa.

Peru

7.1 mi in | ~11m

Ottowa

7.1 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 75.4 mi 1h 25m
East Dakota Street 2.8 mi 4m
4th Street 1.8 mi 2m
I 39 1.5 mi 1m
US 6 1.4 mi 2m
Kedzie Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
5th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 89

38 ft · 2 sec · North Spalding Street
2

Turn right onto US 6

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Dakota Street
3

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
4

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 33 sec · 5th Street
5

Continue on US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street
6

Turn left onto US 6; IL 351

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Joliet Street
7

Turn right onto US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 6
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
9

Merge onto I 39; US 51

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 39; US 51
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 59A Toward I 80 East: Chicago
11

Merge onto I 80

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
14

Turn left onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
15

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 42.9 miles from Spring Valley, IL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.9 miles or 51m 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 26m

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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, IL

This is one driving day of about 85.9 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Valley, 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 I 80 for about 75.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.9 mi from Spring Valley, IL · 51m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

43 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Spring Valley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.

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

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 85.9
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

$13.43 one way

$26.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.75 $29.49
premium $4.89 $16.53 $33.06
diesel $5.61 $18.97 $37.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Peru, IL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Inwood Park

Joliet, IL

NOODOE

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Joliet, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Mokena, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Flossmoor, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Caton Crossing

Plainfield, IL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Thorntons, Collins St, Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 NOODOE: 6 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 5 eVgo Network: 4 UNIVERSAL: 4 Non-Networked: 3 BP_PULSE: 2 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.03 $5.50

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Spring Valley, IL

Afternoon in Spring Valley on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Afternoon in Markham on Tuesday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

29 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 41m 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 Spring Valley, IL to Markham, IL covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, East Dakota Street, 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 miles from Spring Valley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.43 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / East Dakota Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Spring Valley, IL and Markham, IL, road signs point toward Peru and Ottowa.

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