How far is Bristol, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Markham, IL is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.36 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.39 mi
61.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.36 mi
Kilometers
93.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T14:36
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Bristol
23.8 mi
00h 34m
To Markham
34.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannonball Trail

    15 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Ridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    890 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Plainfield Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Lockport Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lockport Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lockport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lockport Street

    2159 ft · 41 sec · Lockport Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Weber Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Weber Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Renwick Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Renwick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 9th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

    1514 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
15 mi · 26%
Plainfield Road
5.34 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.39 mi · 8%
West 9th Street
2.9 mi · 5%
Renwick Road
2.5 mi · 4%
West Lockport Road
2.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 34m from Bristol
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Bristol and 34.5 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockport, 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 Lockport.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Markham. Straight-line distance: 38.39 mi (61.79 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannonball Trail (-88.428173, 41.685611)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $9.61
Round trip
$19.22
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $9.61 $19.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $5.84 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $6.57 $13.54 $27.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Markham. The current time is 14:36:07.

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.