How far is Lawrence, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IL to Markham, IL is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
93.9 mi
01h 44m
Flight
76.09 mi
122.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.09 mi
Kilometers
122.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.11 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Lawrence
46.2 mi
00h 52m
To Markham
47.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Road

    1050 ft · 34 sec · Oak Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ramer Road

    994 ft · 29 sec · Ramer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2661 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 23

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    2462 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    25.1 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  31. 31

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 27%
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 25%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 17%
State Route 23
10.6 mi · 11%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 9%
Lawrence Road
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 52m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Markham?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Lawrence and 47.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.44 one way or $30.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Markham. Straight-line distance: 76.09 mi (122.45 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

Township in Lawrence County, Illinois

Population4,380
Coordinates42.4411300, -88.6412100
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.641279, 42.441089)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $15.44
Round trip
$30.88
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.44 $30.88
Mid-grade $5.29 $17.52 $35.03
Premium $5.84 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $6.57 $21.75 $43.50

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 Lawrence and Markham. The current time is 14:16:20.

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.