How far is Fox Lake Hills, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Fox Lake Hills, IL to Markham, IL is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.58 mi
97.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake Hills
2026-04-19T15:46
Arrive Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake Hills
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
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Fox Lake Hills
37.5 mi
00h 42m
To Markham
37.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake Hills and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake Hills and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1219 ft · 58 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fox Lake Road

    2814 ft · 1 min · Fox Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right 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 Fox Lake Hills and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
61.4 mi · 82%
West Grand Avenue
9.76 mi · 13%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Fox Lake Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
I 94 East Toll
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 42m from Fox Lake Hills
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fox Lake Hills 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 Fox Lake Hills to Markham?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Fox Lake Hills and 37.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Fox Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake Hills and Markham. Straight-line distance: 60.58 mi (97.49 km).

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#1 Fox Lake Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,591
Coordinates42.4080800, -88.1317500
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bald Eagle Road (-88.131751, 42.408204)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Lake Hills and Markham. The current time is 15:46:10.

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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.