How far is Avondale, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Avondale, IL to Markham, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.49 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.87 mi
38.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.49 mi
Kilometers
47.46 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, Nov 7, 6:22 PM CST
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Nov 7, 7:10 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-11-07T17:35
Arrive Markham
Sat, Nov 7, 6:22 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Avondale
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Markham
15 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on North Christiana Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · North Christiana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Barry Avenue

    991 ft · 49 sec · West Barry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · North Kedzie Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1326 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Kennedy Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 30%
I 57 South
7.89 mi · 27%
Kennedy Expressway
5.47 mi · 19%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 8%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 8%
West 147th Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 23m from Avondale
Leave By
4:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Avondale and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Markham?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Avondale and 15 miles from Markham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avondale and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Chicago.

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Markham. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.42 km).

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#1 Avondale

Avondale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9389200, -87.7111700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Christiana Avenue (-87.711252, 41.938919)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.49
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $4.74 $9.49
Mid-grade $5.19 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $5.75 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $6.56 $6.82 $13.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Markham. The current time is 17:35:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.