How far is Kenwood, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Kenwood, IL to Markham, IL is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenwood and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenwood and Markham.
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Start on East 47th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 47th Street
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Turn left onto South Wells Street
73 m · 9 sec · South Wells Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
4.1 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 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 Kenwood 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.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
7.89 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenwood 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 Kenwood to Markham?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Evergreen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Kenwood and 10.4 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenwood and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen Park
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 Evergreen Park.
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenwood and Markham. Straight-line distance: 15.71 mi (25.29 km).
#1 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092000, -87.5975500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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