How far is Libertyville, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Markham, IL is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
59.09 mi
01h 00m
Flight
49.45 mi
79.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.09 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Libertyville
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
Northlake
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Libertyville
29.5 mi
00h 30m
To Markham
29.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Libertyville and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
54.1 mi · 92%
East Park Avenue
1.86 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.42 mi · 1%
West 159th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northlake
00h 30m from Libertyville
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Libertyville and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Libertyville and 29.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Libertyville and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Northlake

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 49.45 mi (79.58 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.95311, 42.283084)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.01 $22.01
Premium $5.84 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $6.57 $13.67 $27.34

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 Libertyville and Markham. The current time is 12:28:14.

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.