How far is Deer Park, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Deer Park, IL to Markham, IL is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.21 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.95 mi
70.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.95 mi
Kilometers
70.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.63 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 6:55 PM CST
Return by in Deer Park
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-11-06T17:53
Arrive Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 6:55 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Deer Park
26.2 mi
00h 31m
To Markham
27 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Deerpath Road

    34 m · 7 sec · Deerpath Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Long Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Rand Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Park 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 45%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 31%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 9%
North Rand Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Long Grove Road
1.36 mi · 3%
Rand Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 31m from Deer Park
Leave By
4:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Deer Park and Partly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Markham?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Deer Park and 27 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Deer Park and Partly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Markham. Straight-line distance: 43.95 mi (70.73 km).

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#1 Deer Park

Deer Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1608600, -88.0814700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerpath Road (-88.081252, 42.160861)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $5.24 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $5.79 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $6.59 $12.39 $24.79

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Park and Markham. The current time is 17:53:43.

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.