Origin
West Lawn, IL
Late night in West Lawn on Friday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lawn, IL to Markham, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lawn, IL
Tyler Mascola
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from West Lawn, IL to Markham, IL covers 15 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, South Cicero Avenue, South Pulaski Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 66th Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 66th Place): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 66th Place
Turn right onto West 66th Place
Navigation decision point
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 6: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 159th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Pulaski Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 127th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lawn, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 66th Place
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 66th Place
3
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Pulaski Road
4
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
333 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Columbus Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
6
Turn left onto IL 50
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 50
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West 127th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 127th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 294
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6B-A
Toward US 6: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 6 West: 159th Street
13
Turn straight onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 159th Street
14
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
15
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Tri-state Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
21 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
25m 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 West Lawn, IL to Markham, IL covers 15 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, South Cicero Avenue, South Pulaski Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from West Lawn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 66th Place): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Lawn, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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