How far is Fairmont, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Fairmont, IL to Markham, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
23.78 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.01 mi
30.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.78 mi
Kilometers
38.27 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 9:57 AM CST
Return by in Fairmont
Fri, Nov 6, 10:28 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-11-06T09:27
Arrive Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 9:57 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
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
Mokena
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Fairmont
11.3 mi
00h 15m
To Markham
12.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 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 Fairmont and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arthur Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Arthur Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodruff Road

    666 ft · 31 sec · Woodruff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Draper Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Draper Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Maple Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 355 South Toll

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
15 mi · 63%
Maple Road
3.97 mi · 17%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
0.77 mi · 3%
Arthur Avenue
0.68 mi · 3%
Draper Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mokena
00h 15m from Fairmont
Leave By
7:28 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairmont 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 Fairmont to Markham?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Fairmont and 12.5 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairmont and Partly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Mokena

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

19 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Dyer station

31 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Markham. Straight-line distance: 19.01 mi (30.6 km).

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#1 Fairmont

Fairmont is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5561400, -88.0592300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Arthur Avenue (-88.059165, 41.556141)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.90
Round trip
$7.80
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $3.90 $7.80
Mid-grade $5.28 $4.43 $8.87
Premium $5.83 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $6.61 $5.55 $11.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Markham. The current time is 09:27:04.

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.