How far is Lake Barrington, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lake Barrington, IL to Markham, IL is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
58.64 mi
01h 08m
Flight
48.81 mi
78.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.81 mi
Kilometers
78.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.64 mi
Kilometers
94.37 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Barrington
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Barrington
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Barrington
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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Lake Barrington
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Markham
29.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Barrington and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on West Miller Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 41%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 28%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 8%
Rand Road
4.42 mi · 8%
North Rand Road
2.38 mi · 4%
State Route 22
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 34m from Lake Barrington
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Barrington and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Barrington to Markham?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Lake Barrington and 29.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Barrington and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Barrington and Markham. Straight-line distance: 48.81 mi (78.56 km).

Lake Barrington

#1 Lake Barrington

Village in the United States

Population4,840
Coordinates42.2125200, -88.1525800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Miller Road (-88.152593, 42.212562)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.31
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $9.66 $19.31
Mid-grade $5.29 $10.95 $21.91
Premium $5.84 $12.08 $24.17
Diesel $6.57 $13.60 $27.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Barrington and Markham. The current time is 13:23:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.