How far is Honey Creek, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Honey Creek, IL to Markham, IL is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Lee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honey Creek and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Creek and Markham.
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Start on South Marsh Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · South Marsh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp right
1944 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
56.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · 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 Honey Creek and Markham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
56.3 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Honey Creek and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honey Creek to Markham?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Honey Creek and 53.7 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Honey Creek and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek
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 Willow Creek.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honey Creek and Markham. Straight-line distance: 86.13 mi (138.61 km).
#1 Honey Creek
Township in Adams County, Illinois
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.9903100, -89.2798300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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