How far is Belmont Cragin, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Belmont Cragin, IL to Markham, IL is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont Cragin and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont Cragin and Markham.
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Start on the route
1 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto North Major Avenue
151 m · 24 sec · North Major Avenue
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Turn right onto West George Street
660 ft · 31 sec · West George Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
2317 ft · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cicero Avenue
15.9 mi · 29 min · North Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 127th Street
1416 ft · 37 sec · West 127th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont Cragin and Markham.
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.
North Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto North Cicero Avenue
15.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Belmont Cragin 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 Belmont Cragin to Markham?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Hometown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Belmont Cragin and 24.5 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belmont Cragin and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Hometown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hometown.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont Cragin and Markham. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.09 km).
#1 Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.7686700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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