How far is Bull Valley, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Bull Valley, IL to Markham, IL is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.7 mi
01h 32m
Flight
60.61 mi
97.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.7 mi
Kilometers
118.61 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, May 2, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Valley
Sat, May 2, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Valley
2026-05-02T09:24
Arrive Markham
Sat, May 2, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Valley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Bull Valley
38.1 mi
00h 46m
To Markham
35.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Valley and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Bull Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bull Valley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Charles J Miller Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chapel Hill Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    615 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  26. 26

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Valley 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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 32%
West Belvidere Road
19.1 mi · 26%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 22%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 6%
Bull Valley Road
4.32 mi · 6%
Charles J Miller Road
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Belvidere Road

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 46m from Bull Valley
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bull Valley and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bull Valley to Markham?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Bull Valley and 35.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bull Valley and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Valley and Markham. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).

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#1 Bull Valley

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates42.3205800, -88.3550900
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bull Valley Road (-88.355093, 42.320472)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Valley and Markham. The current time is 09:24:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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