How far is Loves Park, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Loves Park, IL to Markham, IL is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
102.49 mi
01h 46m
Flight
86.17 mi
138.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.49 mi
Kilometers
164.94 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM CDT
Return by in Loves Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loves Park
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loves Park
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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Loves Park
51.2 mi
00h 53m
To Markham
51.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain

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 Loves Park and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loves Park and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    1444 ft · 36 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Riverside Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2579 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loves Park and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
54.3 mi · 53%
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 23%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 15%
East Riverside Boulevard
5.18 mi · 5%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 53m from Loves Park
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Loves Park and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loves Park to Markham?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Loves Park and 51.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Loves Park and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loves Park and Markham. Straight-line distance: 86.17 mi (138.68 km).

Loves Park

#1 Loves Park

City north of Rockford, Illinois

Population23,382
Coordinates42.3200200, -89.0581600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-89.057976, 42.320021)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.77
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.89 $33.77
Mid-grade $5.29 $19.16 $38.31
Premium $5.84 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $6.57 $23.79 $47.57

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 Loves Park and Markham. The current time is 13:28:16.

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.