How far is Dwight, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Dwight, IL to Markham, IL is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
63.43 mi
01h 04m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.43 mi
Kilometers
102.08 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Dwight
30.6 mi
00h 32m
To Markham
32.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mazon Avenue

    1190 ft · 28 sec · East Mazon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
30 mi · 47%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 45%
North Union Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
East Mazon Avenue
0.23 mi
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

29.7 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
00h 32m from Dwight
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dwight 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 Dwight to Markham?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Dwight and 32.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Markham. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

Village in Illinois

Population3,984
Coordinates41.0944800, -88.4250600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mazon Avenue (-88.425131, 41.094135)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Markham. The current time is 02:19:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.