How far is Fox, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Fox, IL to Markham, IL is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox and Markham.
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Start on West Fox Road
818 ft · 23 sec · West Fox Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eldamain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eldamain Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
6 mi · 9 min · East Schoolhouse Road
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Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
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Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Street
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Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
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Continue on Lockport Street
2159 ft · 41 sec · Lockport Street
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Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Weber Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Weber Road
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Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Renwick Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
1514 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox and Markham.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fox 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 Fox to Markham?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Fox and 31.9 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
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La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox and Markham. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.62 km).
#1 Fox
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.6230900, -88.4950700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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