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Trip from Wadsworth, IL to Markham, IL

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

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Downtown Wadsworth, IL, IL

Wadsworth, IL

Max Rottersman

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Wadsworth, IL to Markham, IL covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Skokie Highway, Edens Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on North Skokie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 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

33.8 miles from Wadsworth, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 67.5 miles, with most of the trip on North Skokie Highway and Edens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on North Skokie Highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Skokie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Skokie Highway and Edens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.1 miles in near I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 67.5 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 47.1 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

8
47.1 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
56 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
10
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
5
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Skokie Highway 15 mi 17m
Edens Expressway 13.7 mi 17m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 8.8 mi 11m
Kennedy Expressway 8.1 mi 11m
I 57 7.9 mi 10m
Skokie Highway 3.8 mi 4m
Skokie Valley Road 3.4 mi 3m
Dan Ryan Expressway 2.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Skokie Highway — 15 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Chicago Avenue

60 ft · 7 sec · North Chicago Avenue
2

Turn left onto CH A9

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Wadsworth Road
3

Turn left onto US 41

15 mi · 17 min · North Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on US 41

3.4 mi · 3 min · Skokie Valley Road
5

Continue on US 41

3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 94; US 41

14 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.1 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

7.9 mi · 10 min · I 57
Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 350 Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto IL 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 147th Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto 163rd Street

64 ft · 2 sec · 163rd Street
16

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 33.8 miles from Wadsworth, IL, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15 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 67.5 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 41m 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 13m

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 Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth, IL

This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wadsworth, 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 North Skokie Highway for about 15 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Wadsworth, IL · 41m into the drive

Downtown Oak Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Park, IL

34 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 67.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Wadsworth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 55.9
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

$10.62 one way

$21.23 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $11.70 $23.41
premium $4.80 $13.20 $26.39
diesel $5.64 $15.53 $31.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

American Place Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Waukegan, IL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Highland Park, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Willow Festival - Tesla Supercharger

Northbrook, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

BP Gurnee

Gurnee, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

6 DCFC

Vernon Hills, IL Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - E Townline Rd

Vernon Hills, IL

IONNA

6 DCFC

Thorntons, US-45, Third Lake, IL

Third Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

BOA Highland Park IL4-245 (Highland Park, IL)

Highland Park, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Muller Honda of Gurnee - Series DCFC

Gurnee, IL

Blink Network

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IONNA: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Wadsworth, IL

Morning in Wadsworth on Monday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA 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

14 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

1h 28m 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 Wadsworth, IL to Markham, IL covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Skokie Highway, Edens Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Wadsworth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.25 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 67.5 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 47.1 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Wadsworth, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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