How far is Lindenhurst, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, IL to Markham, IL is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
69.6 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.96 mi
94.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.6 mi
Kilometers
112.01 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Lindenhurst
34.8 mi
00h 37m
To Markham
34.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Lindenhurst and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 49 sec · Briar Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 14 sec · Sand Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
61.4 mi · 88%
East Grand Avenue
4.75 mi · 7%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
I 94 East Toll
0.51 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.42 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 37m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst to Markham?

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Lindenhurst and 34.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Markham. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.88 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Briar Lane (-88.026129, 42.410579)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.95
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.48 $22.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $5.84 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $6.57 $16.16 $32.33

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 Lindenhurst and Markham. The current time is 14:17:24.

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.