How far is Brookfield, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Brookfield, IL to Markham, IL is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.85 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.85 mi
Kilometers
38.39 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chicago Ridge
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Brookfield
11 mi
00h 15m
To Markham
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Brookfield and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 47th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2711 ft · 1 min · South East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Plainfield Road

    3145 ft · 1 min · East Plainfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South La Grange Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue

    1535 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2679 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
13.2 mi · 55%
South La Grange Road
3.48 mi · 15%
Maple Avenue
1.3 mi · 5%
East Plainfield Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
South East Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago Ridge
00h 15m from Brookfield
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookfield 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 Brookfield to Markham?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Brookfield and 12.9 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Summit

10 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

15 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Markham. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America)

Population18,091
Coordinates41.8239200, -87.8517300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Avenue (-87.851729, 41.823897)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.45 $8.89
Premium $5.84 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $6.57 $5.52 $11.04

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 Brookfield and Markham. The current time is 14:16:17.

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.