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

The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Markham, IL is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
92.4 mi
01h 33m
Flight
78.23 mi
125.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.23 mi
Kilometers
125.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.71 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in Cherry Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Valley
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Valley
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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cherry Valley
46.1 mi
00h 46m
To Markham
46.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elgin Street

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Elgin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Irene Road

    3261 ft · 2 min · Irene Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I90

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
46.2 mi · 50%
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 26%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 17%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 2%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Irene Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 46m from Cherry Valley
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cherry Valley and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Cherry Valley and 46.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cherry Valley and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Markham. Straight-line distance: 78.23 mi (125.9 km).

Cherry Valley

#1 Cherry Valley

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

Population2,853
Coordinates42.2347434, -88.9489912
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.948992, 42.23479)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $5.29 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $5.84 $19.03 $38.06
Diesel $6.57 $21.42 $42.84

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 Cherry Valley and Markham. The current time is 13:28:19.

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.