How far is Glendale Heights, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Glendale Heights, IL to Markham, IL is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale Heights and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights and Markham.
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Start on Highland Avenue
25 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
843 ft · 40 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
830 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 355 Toll South: Joliet
2358 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56: Butterfield Road
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn slight right
1062 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
750 ft · 20 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 East: Chicago
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1816 ft · 26 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right 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 Glendale Heights 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Glendale Heights and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale Heights to Markham?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Glendale Heights and 19.9 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Glendale Heights and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
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 Indian Head Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale Heights and Markham. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.08 km).
#1 Glendale Heights
Town
| Population | 33,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.9146000, -88.0648600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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