How far is Crestwood, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Markham, IL is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.98 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.27 mi
6.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.27 mi
Kilometers
6.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Mon, Nov 9, 10:09 AM CST
Return by in Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 10:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-11-09T09:55
Arrive Markham
Mon, Nov 9, 10:09 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
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
Oak Forest
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois

From Crestwood
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Markham
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Court

    61 m · 11 sec · Royal Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regal Drive

    96 m · 16 sec · Regal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lamon Avenue

    632 ft · 33 sec · Lamon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 137th Street

    666 ft · 34 sec · 137th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 159th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 159th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2629 ft · 57 sec · Kedzie Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestwood 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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cicero Avenue
2.78 mi · 46%
West 159th Street
2.22 mi · 37%
Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi · 8%
137th Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Lamon Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
Regal Drive
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Forest
00h 06m from Crestwood
Leave By
8:02 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestwood 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 Crestwood to Markham?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Oak Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Crestwood and 3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Forest

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

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

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Markham. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).

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#1 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6446300, -87.7415400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Court (-87.741583, 41.64463)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.90
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $0.95 $1.90
Mid-grade $5.15 $1.08 $2.16
Premium $5.71 $1.20 $2.40
Diesel $6.53 $1.37 $2.74

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Markham. The current time is 09:55:24.

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.