How far is Lombard, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Markham, IL is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lombard and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lombard and Markham.
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Start on South Grace Street
1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto South Westmore Meyers Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Westmore Meyers Road
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Summit Avenue
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Continue on Midwest Road
2927 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lombard and Markham.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lombard and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lombard to Markham?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lombard and 15.3 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lombard and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Springs.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Markham. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).
#1 Lombard
Village in Illinois
| Population | 43,961 |
| Coordinates | 41.8800300, -88.0078400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
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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