How far is Hillcrest, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Hillcrest, IL to Markham, IL is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
90.82 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.78 mi
120.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.78 mi
Kilometers
120.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.82 mi
Kilometers
146.16 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Hillcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest
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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Hillcrest
45.5 mi
00h 45m
To Markham
45.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Hillcrest and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 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 Hillcrest 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62 mi · 68%
Tri-State Tollway
21.2 mi · 23%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 1%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

58.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 45m from Hillcrest
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest to Markham?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Hillcrest and 45.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest and Markham. Straight-line distance: 74.78 mi (120.35 km).

Hillcrest

#1 Hillcrest

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,216
Coordinates41.9511400, -89.0645400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 251 (-89.064502, 41.95114)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 Hillcrest and Markham. The current time is 03:17:36.

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.