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Trip from Sumner, IL to Markham, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

236.1 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

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Sumner, IL

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Markham, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sumner, IL to Markham, IL covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, IL 33, South Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 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

118 miles from Sumner, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 236.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 236.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.7 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 23 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 154.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Christy Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 16 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 (North Christy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 50; IL 250 / 1100N): Navigation decision point; at 77.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Christy Avenue

Turn left onto North Christy Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 50; IL 250 / 1100N

Turn left onto US 50; IL 250 / 1100N

Navigation decision point

5
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
232.3 mi into trip | ~4h 42m 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
235.1 mi into trip | ~4h 46m 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 57 154.7 mi 2h 46m
IL 33 36.3 mi 53m
South Van Buren Street 11 mi 15m
1100N 10 mi 13m
County Road 1100 East 6.7 mi 9m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
Lincoln Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
I 80 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 154.7 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West North Avenue

49 ft · 7 sec · West North Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Christy Avenue

473 ft · 14 sec · North Christy Avenue
3

Turn left onto IL 250

1.1 mi · 1 min · IL 250
4

Turn right onto IL 250

95 ft · 7 sec · IL 250
5

Turn left onto US 50; IL 250

10.0 mi · 13 min · 1100N
6

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

481 ft · 18 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
8

Turn left onto East Butler Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Butler Street
9

Turn right onto IL 130

1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
10

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
11

Continue on IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
12

Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130

36 mi · 53 min · IL 33; IL 130
13

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
14

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
15

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
17

Merge onto I 57

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Exit 345A Toward I 80 East: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 80

2.2 mi · 3 min · I 80
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 154 Toward Kedzie Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
22

Turn left onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
23

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 118 miles from Sumner, IL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.7 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 52 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

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 Sumner, 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 Sumner, IL

This is one driving day of about 236.1 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Sumner, 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 154.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118 mi from Sumner, IL · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

118 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

Casey, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118 miles from Sumner, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.7 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.

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 236.1
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

$36.91 one way

$73.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.53 $81.05
premium $4.89 $45.44 $90.87
diesel $5.61 $52.13 $104.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Savoy, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.8 0 $24.79 $11.33
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.44
EV Truck/SUV 94.4 1 $33.05 $15.11

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sumner, IL

Afternoon in Sumner on Thursday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Afternoon in Markham on Thursday

Local time

12:10 PM

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

15 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

4h 48m 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 Sumner, IL to Markham, IL covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 33, South Van Buren 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 118 miles from Sumner, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.91 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 straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Christy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 50; IL 250 / 1100N): Navigation decision point; at 77.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sumner, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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