How far is Kankakee, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Kankakee, IL to Markham, IL is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kankakee and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kankakee and Markham.
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Start on East Court Street
122 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto North Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street
2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on North Hobbie Avenue
3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue
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Continue on South Kinzie Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue
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Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 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 Kankakee and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Kankakee and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kankakee to Markham?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Kankakee and 20.8 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kankakee and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Peotone
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 Peotone.
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kankakee and Markham. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 km).
#1 Kankakee
City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,668 |
| Coordinates | 41.1200300, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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