How far is Little Rock, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Little Rock, IL to Markham, IL is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
62.35 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.3 mi
74.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.34 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
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
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Little Rock
31.1 mi
00h 33m
To Markham
31.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Little Rock and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Galena Road

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Galena Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Little Rock Road

    562 ft · 15 sec · Little Rock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road

    64 m · 6 sec · Dugan Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road

    782 ft · 29 sec · Dugan Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dugan Road
25.5 mi · 41%
Tri-State Tollway
21.2 mi · 34%
Granart Road
5.48 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.67 mi · 6%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 2%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dugan Road

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 33m from Little Rock
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Little Rock and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Markham?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Little Rock and 31.2 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Markham. Straight-line distance: 46.3 mi (74.51 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population14,260
Coordinates41.7175300, -88.5761900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Galena Road (-88.576202, 41.71757)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.64 $23.28
Premium $5.84 $12.84 $25.68
Diesel $6.57 $14.46 $28.91

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 Little Rock and Markham. The current time is 12:28:50.

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.