How far is Dunlap, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Dunlap, IL to Markham, IL is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
114.83 mi
184.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.83 mi
Kilometers
184.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.19 mi
Kilometers
224 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Dunlap
Thu, Oct 15, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunlap
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunlap
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
Utica
IL

Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Dunlap
71.8 mi
01h 12m
To Markham
67.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Birch Street

    34 m · 7 sec · West Birch Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1779 ft · 43 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Legion Hall Road

    1285 ft · 36 sec · West Legion Hall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Cedar Hills Drive

    7.7 mi · 15 min · West Cedar Hills Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    103 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto North State Route 29

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North State Route 29

  7. 7

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunlap and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
93.4 mi · 67%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 19%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 7%
West Cedar Hills Drive
7.76 mi · 6%
North State Route 29
4.16 mi · 3%
Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 12m from Dunlap
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunlap and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunlap to Markham?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Dunlap and 67.4 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunlap and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

53 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

56 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Markham. Straight-line distance: 114.83 mi (184.8 km).

Dunlap

#1 Dunlap

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,440
Coordinates40.8617000, -89.6787100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Birch Street (-89.678713, 40.861852)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.81
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.91 $45.81
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.98 $51.97
Premium $5.84 $28.66 $57.32
Diesel $6.57 $32.26 $64.53

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 Dunlap and Markham. The current time is 14:19:53.

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.