How far is Lockport, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Markham, IL is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Markham.
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Start on West 9th Street
34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Richards Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business East, US 67 North: Jacksonville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Markham Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Markham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Markham?
The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Lockport and 107.7 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Markham. Straight-line distance: 174.28 mi (280.48 km).
#1 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.7458800, -90.3279000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Markham (-90.3279, 39.74588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $3.77 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
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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