How far is Chicago Lawn, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.92 mi
00h 34m
Flight
12.53 mi
20.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.53 mi
Kilometers
20.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, Nov 7, 2:36 PM CST
Return by in Chicago Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago Lawn
2026-11-07T14:02
Arrive Markham
Sat, Nov 7, 2:36 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chicago Lawn
10:00 PM CST
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
Merrionette Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago Lawn
6.5 mi
00h 17m
To Markham
9.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    1828 ft · 1 min · West 65th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

    12.6 mi · 24 min · South Kedzie Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Lawn 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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kedzie Avenue
12.6 mi · 79%
West 65th Street
0.35 mi · 2%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

12.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrionette Park
00h 17m from Chicago Lawn
Leave By
7:22 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago Lawn to Markham?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Merrionette Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Chicago Lawn and 9.4 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Merrionette Park

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

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

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Homewood

14 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Hammond–Whiting station

16 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Lawn and Markham. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 km).

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#1 Chicago Lawn

Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7750300, -87.6964400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.696343, 41.775031)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.55
Round trip
$5.11
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $2.55 $5.11
Mid-grade $5.19 $2.90 $5.81
Premium $5.75 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $6.56 $3.67 $7.35

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago Lawn and Markham. The current time is 14:02:21.

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.