How far is Lemont, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Lemont, IL to Markham, IL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemont and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemont and Markham.
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Start on West New Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · West New Avenue
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Turn left onto Lockport Street
42 m · 2 sec · Lockport Street
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Turn slight left onto East Illinois Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Illinois Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Calumet Sag Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on West College Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · West College Drive
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Continue on West Calumet Sag Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on Cal Sag Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road
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Turn right onto Cicero Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 159th Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2629 ft · 57 sec · 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 Lemont 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.
Calumet Sag Road
Continue on Calumet Sag Road
6.45 mi · 00h 10m
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 Lemont and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemont to Markham?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Palos Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lemont and 16.5 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lemont and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Palos Heights
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 Palos Heights.
Summit
Homewood
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemont and Markham. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).
#1 Lemont
Historic village in the U.
| Population | 17,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.6736400, -88.0017300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.67 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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