How far is Herscher, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Herscher, IL to Markham, IL is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
54.43 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM CDT
Return by in Herscher
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herscher
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herscher
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manteno
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Herscher
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Markham
27.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Herscher and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herscher and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kankakee Avenue

    824 ft · 42 sec · West Kankakee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Park Road

    2850 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Illinois Route 115

    642 ft · 14 sec · East Illinois Route 115

  4. 4

    Continue on West 4000 South Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2000 West Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South 2000 West Road

    716 ft · 14 sec · South 2000 West Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1000S Road

    1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jeffery Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Jeffery Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue

    2905 ft · 49 sec · South Schuyler Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East River Street

    1240 ft · 34 sec · East River Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street

    2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Hobbie Avenue

    3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Kinzie Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herscher and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
29.1 mi · 54%
West 4000 South Road
9.74 mi · 18%
South 2000 West Road
3.09 mi · 6%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 5%
South Kinzie Avenue
2.14 mi · 4%
West Jeffery Street
1.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteno
00h 31m from Herscher
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Herscher 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 Herscher to Markham?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Herscher and 27.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Herscher and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Manteno

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

15 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

37 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dyer station

38 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herscher and Markham. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.27 km).

Herscher

#1 Herscher

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates41.0492000, -88.0978300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kankakee Avenue (-88.09783, 41.049199)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Herscher and Markham. The current time is 09:09:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.