How far is Fox River Grove, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Fox River Grove, IL to Markham, IL is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
61.05 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.75 mi
80.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.75 mi
Kilometers
80.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.05 mi
Kilometers
98.25 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Fox River Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox River Grove
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox River Grove
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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Fox River Grove
29 mi
00h 36m
To Markham
32.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox River Grove and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Skyline Drive

    531 ft · 24 sec · Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glenice Parkway

    866 ft · 43 sec · Glenice Parkway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue

    553 ft · 23 sec · Lucille Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Northwest Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · South Northwest Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox River Grove 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 39%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 27%
South Northwest Highway
9.44 mi · 15%
North Plum Grove Road
1.82 mi · 3%
West Colfax Street
1.59 mi · 3%
IL 53 South
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 36m from Fox River Grove
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox River Grove and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox River Grove to Markham?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Fox River Grove and 32.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox River Grove and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox River Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 49.75 mi (80.06 km).

Fox River Grove

#1 Fox River Grove

City in United States of America

Population4,518
Coordinates42.2008600, -88.2145300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Skyline Drive (-88.214535, 42.200868)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $5.84 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $6.57 $14.13 $28.26

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 Fox River Grove and Markham. The current time is 13:28:20.

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.