How far is Central, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Central, IL to Markham, IL is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Markham.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Whitewillow Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Whitewillow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto O Brien Road
1353 ft · 26 sec · O Brien Road
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Turn left onto Holt Road
3 mi · 7 min · Holt Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2968 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto I 80 East: Joliet
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left 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 Central and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 00h 39m
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 Central and Mostly Cloudy near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Markham?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Central and 25.5 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Mostly Cloudy near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
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 Joliet.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Markham. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.95 km).
#1 Central
Region of Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.4739200, -88.4339600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
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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