How far is Lisle, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lisle, IL to Markham, IL is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.36 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.29 mi
39.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.29 mi
Kilometers
39.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.51 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Lisle
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisle
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lisle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Homer Glen
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Lisle
18.1 mi
00h 18m
To Markham
18.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Lisle and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisle 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 53%
I 80 East
15 mi · 41%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
East Ogden Avenue
0.93 mi · 3%
I 355 Toll South
0.23 mi · 1%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer Glen
00h 18m from Lisle
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lisle and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Homer Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Lisle and 18.2 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Homer Glen

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

23 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisle and Markham. Straight-line distance: 24.29 mi (39.09 km).

Lisle

#1 Lisle

Town in Illinois

Population23,153
Coordinates41.8011400, -88.0747900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.074787, 41.801138)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.94
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.97 $11.94
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $5.84 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $6.57 $8.41 $16.82

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 Lisle and Markham. The current time is 12:30:40.

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.