How far is Glenwood, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Glenwood, IL to Markham, IL is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Markham.
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Start on Glenwood Lansing Road
1044 ft · 31 sec · Glenwood Lansing Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
1558 ft · 48 sec · Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
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Turn slight right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 187th Street
3217 ft · 2 min · 187th Street
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Turn right onto Halsted Street
2823 ft · 1 min · Halsted Street
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Turn left onto 183rd Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · 183rd Street
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Governors Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 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 Glenwood 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.
183rd Street
Turn left onto 183rd Street
2.33 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenwood 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 Glenwood to Markham?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Glenwood and 5.3 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
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 Homewood.
Homewood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Markham. Straight-line distance: 5.95 mi (9.57 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.5425300, -87.6022700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
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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